Qatar scientists have designed an artificial cloud which could be used to hover over stadia when the Gulf state hosts the 2022 World Cup.
The cloud, manufactured from light carbon materials and helium gas and costing $500,000, can be held in place by solarpower and moved by remote control, reports in the UK media said.
Since winning the World Cup bid in December, football fans have questioned whether a summer World Cup, where the average temperature in Qatar exceeds 40C, would be fair on players or spectators.
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Citing a report in an Arabic daily in Qatar, Dr Saud Abdul Ghani, head of the mechanical and industrial engineering department, said the project would be implemented in collaboration with the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).
“We are in discussion with the QSTP about the costs and to create an initial model on a trial basis,” said Dr Abdul Ghani.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has stated that the tournament will not move from its traditional dates in the summer.
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Mar 31, 2011 , United Arab Emirates
The FAKE cloud is remote controlled and the ball used during the World Cup will be remote controlled during the Qatari games to ensure a happy ending for Qatar. Sepp Blatter has approved the remote controlled balls much like his own.
Mar 27, 2011 , Canada
Tall Guy That is pretty funny