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The Gravitron (now currently marketed as the '''Starship 2000''') is an ( Patented in 1986 ), the Gravitron quickly became a fixture at Fair s and Carnival s in many countries. It is an improvement of an earlier ride called the Rotor . Several examples of the Gravitron were produced under licence, ARM in the UK and Ferrari in Australia. DESIGN AND OPERATION The ride is completely enclosed, with 45 padded panels lining the inside wall. Riders lean against these panels, which are angled back. As the ride rotates, Centrifugal Force pushes the riders against the padding, which also begins to slide up on rollers, removing the rider from the floor. The ride can reach a maximum speed of 24 rpm in less than 20 seconds, due to the 33 kW 3-phase motor. At this speed, the riders are experiencing centrifugal force equivalent to four times the amount of Gravity . The ride operator is located in the center of the ride. Part of the operator's duty is to control lighting and music in addition to the ride itself. Some variants include Closed-circuit Television cameras, allowing waiting riders and passersby to observe the ride in action. The entire ride racks on a single 50ft trailer for transport. The ride can be assembled in less than six hours, and packed up in three. INCIDENTS In April of 2004, an accident occurred at the Dade County Youth Fair in Miami, Florida when a panel came off and threw a girl out of the ride. As a result, DCYF strengthened their safety guidelines and removed the ride from the park.1 2 APPEARANCES
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