Artificial Hailstorm
On Tuesday I heard something very interesting on the news –
some researchers were trying to make artificial hail! They thought that artificial
hail is not very realistic when it’s made of pure frozen water. They made it
from 80% seltzer water and 20% tap water. The seltzer water makes bubbles in
the hail so that the hail will seem more realistic. Over four minutes, the
researchers battered a house, a car, and some patio furniture. The house, car,
and furniture were stationed on a spinning round turntable. The house’s roof
was made of many different materials. Then, the researchers unleashed
hailstones of various sizes at speeds of up to 76 mph. The project was
sponsored by an insurance company because the company wanted to know which kind
of material stood up the best to hail. The project itself cost around half a
million dollars. I’m not sure the project was really worth it!
Yes, because it is done for insurance company to estimate cost of the insurance... and how to build stronger house. With proper estimation, the insurance can make proper charge for the insurance premium. With stronger house, the reimbursement that insurance company has to pay will be significantly reduced. So does it worth it? I do not know but this does sound fun (way to earn money at the same time)!
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