Your questions, answered.
What a wind tunnel is and how it works, what Beat the Storm costs, how much space it needs and whether it’s safe — the essentials for buyers and visitors alike.
Wind tunnels, explained.
A wind tunnel is a controlled chamber that moves air past a person or object at a set speed. Beat the Storm is a horizontal wind tunnel built as a public attraction: guests stand in a controlled airflow that builds from a gentle breeze up to a 160 km/h hurricane. See how the technology works.
A powerful fan drives air through a shaped circuit at a precise, controllable speed. Beat the Storm uses a recirculating circuit that reuses its own airflow, so it reaches hurricane force efficiently — about €0.16 of electricity per guest — while a control system ramps the wind up gradually and safely.
A hurricane simulator lets people physically experience storm-force wind in a safe, controlled setting. Beat the Storm recreates real wind up to 160 km/h — a Category 2 hurricane — so guests feel the force of nature rather than watch it on a screen.
Want the deeper science? Read our Insights — how wind tunnels work, weather-simulation explained and more.
Questions buyers ask us.
Payback typically lands in 2–3 years even on a conservative scenario, driven by high throughput and very low running costs (€0.16 electricity per guest, one operator per two units). We prepare a precise model for your site — try the ROI calculator.
From 140 m² for a single Storm V unit (up to 140 guests/hour) and 330 m² for a double (up to 300 guests/hour). A horizontal “H” version suits venues with limited ceiling height. Indoor and outdoor versions are available.
Yes. Since launch in 2022 there have been over 300,000 riders and zero recorded injuries. The attraction complies with EN 13814:2019, uses shock-absorbing surfaces, separated tracks, and brings guests to maximum wind speed gradually.
One operator runs two units. Maintenance is once per year thanks to heavy-duty components, and 80% of materials are recyclable. Emitted noise is 61 dBA at 120 km/h.
Beat the Storm is 100% safe for all ages from 5 to 80 — from a 5-year-old child to a seasoned thrill-seeker. No special equipment is needed: guests walk in as they are, and wind speed builds gradually in a fully controlled environment.
Yes — the wind tunnel is paired with a tailorable exhibition. The storyline mix (storms and survival, aviation, space, motorsport, psychology, wind poetry) is matched to your region’s culture, school system and audiences, so the same attraction serves families, school STEM trips, corporate events and birthday parties.
Yes — the Standalone Franchise is a ready-made, turnkey business model: the simulator combined with a comprehensive exhibition, a retail shop and high-margin B2B services such as corporate events and team-building retreats.
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