LIGHTNING PROTECTION

PROJECT TYPE – Insite Training
PARTNERS – TÜV Süd Academy

Lightning animation from a training about lightning safety for TÜV Süd academy

Our immersive training platform Insites is ideally suited for the complex world of lightning protection systems, which are essential components of any large scale building. These systems require careful installation and ongoing maintenance due to their integration within the entire structure and the electrical system. With Insites, users can seamlessly navigate different locations, gaining a clear understanding of the physical layout and interconnections essential for effective lightning protection.

Media

Brief

Features

Process

Aim:

The aim of the project is to provide training regarding all aspects of lightning protection systems in a large scale building.

Challenge:

The difficulty with the project like this is that the system runs throughout the building from the rooftops to the basement exterior of the building and even underneath the paving in the main atrium. We needed to utilise.

Solution:

Our approach focused on establishing a clear understanding of the physical relationships between different locations without striving for visual connections. Instead, we implemented navigation arrows to guide users effectively. To address the challenge of hidden systems, we employed graphic overlays that brought these elements to light. Additionally, to enhance the overall theme of the project, we incorporated special effect animations, illustrating the dynamic flow of lightning through the lightning protection system and its distribution underground.

Special effects

The challenge with lightning protection lies in its infrequent and often unseen activation, yet the system must function flawlessly during those rare moments when a bolt strikes a building. To address this, we have made a concerted effort to visually demonstrate how lightning can traverse the system through engaging graphical effects that are presented as an animation. This allows you to simulate lightning strikes from various angles during the training, helping you comprehend the process of safely channeling that immense power into the ground.

Arrow Navigation

Sometimes the next point of view may not be visible from your current location, but there are several ways to transition to a new position. You can select a point on the map, click on a floating navigation icon, or simply click when the navigation arc points  in that direction. In instances where the next navigation point is obscured, we offer an alternative method: a three-dimensional arrow can be positioned to indicate the direction of the next viewpoint. This is used regularly in this training because the points of you are in such arrange a different locations.

Location

The shoot took place at the TÜV Süd headquarters in Munich, Germany, which offered the advantage of unrestricted access to all areas of the building. The site comprised a series of distinct structures, each showcasing various elements of the lightning safety systems.

Safe Access

The most prominent feature of lightning safety is the lightning rod, typically situated at the highest point of a building. This creates challenges for photography, as accessing these areas often requires navigating narrow and difficult stairways with heavy equipment. Also shooting outdoors can be unpredictable heavy wind or rain can mean long delays. Thankfully, we were lucky and the shoot was completed with much time to spare.

Heavy Weather

In the training itself, the sky can appear quite ominous; during the shoot the weather was actually fine. To enhance the visual narrative, we’ve used photo editing and AI to add additional elements of bad weather to evoke a sense of an impending storm.

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