Roller Coaster Data Center

Posted by timothy on Monday July 11, 2005 @01:43PM from the can't-let-you-do-that-dave dept.

stienman writes "The Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point Amusement Park may have more technology than your data center. From the article: "The parameters within which the Dragster has to operate are so finely tuned that variable load weights from people, wind speed and out-side temperature affect its performance. ... After every third launch, the data are averaged and compared with historic launch data in an effort to create that perfect ride - the roller coaster must go fast enough to clear the top of the tower, but slow to between 7 and 15 mph in order to give riders the maximum lift effect at the top."

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YEAH MOTHA FUCKA by Anonymous Coward · 2005-07-11 13:48 · Score: -1, Flamebait

I declare a SLASHDOT RIOT!
Re:GA by Anonymous Coward · 2005-07-11 14:32 · Score: -1, Flamebait

NO,

I think you suck big ass dick.

NERD!
Stupid article by rejecting · 2005-07-11 14:34 · Score: -1, Flamebait

I dont give a fuck. This article is retarded.
Re:Does anyone know how this software .. by danielrose · 2005-07-11 19:21 · Score: 0, Flamebait

When did he say he knew anything about embedded software engineering you twelve year old fuckface?

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