Gujarat Science City

Gujarat Science City

For More Details Logon To : https://scity.gujarat.gov.in

Attractions in Science City :

IMAX 3d Theatre : The IMAX experience is the world's most powerful and involving film experience. With breathtaking images up to eight stories high and wrap-around 12,000-watt digital sound, IMAX technology takes you to places only imagined. Climb the daunting heights of Everest. Experience the weightlessness of space. See the Rolling Stones larger than life. Dive into the undersea world of the most fearsome great white sharks. Slam-dunk with Michael

Only IMAX technology lets you feel like you're really there. Over 700 million people around the world have been spellbound by the force and beauty of The IMAX Experience. Technically advanced and visually stunning, The IMAX Experience continues to be the world's most immersive theatre entertainment.

PLANET EARTH PAVILION :

The main objective of the Pavilion is

To aware, educate and train the people about various types of natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides etc and to highlight the exquisite beauty and abundant truths of our planet earth. To educate the people on the natural resources and their conservation. Highlighting the sobering fact that the Planet Earth is in jeopardy, while our resources are being depleted and the very fabric, balance and stability are being threatened

To highlight the need for disaster management and preparedness for the natural disasters and to update the people on the technology used for detecting and studying earthquakes, cyclones, landslides and the related research activities.

The Important Feature Includes
The Pavilion is being constructed over an area of 9000 sq.m hexagonal grid pattern with a unique dome structure having 50-meter diameter, in fact one of the largest domes in India. The Planet Earth will depict the live experiences of various natural disasters, disaster management with various hands-on and minds-on exhibits and activities.

The main section of the Planet Earth pavilion includes (i)Underground Coal Mine (ii) Disaster of Bhuj Earth Quake (iii)Dynamotion (iv) Natural Disaster (V) Disaster Management (vi) Dynamic Earth (vii) Children Activity Corner (viii) Life in Water (ix) Evolution of Life (x) Bio Diversity of Gujarat (xi) Human Anatomy (xii) Agriculture (xiii) Energy Reserve (xiv) Rocks and Minerals ( xv) Planetarium which individually, designed to have sufficient number of exhibits to justify its importance and its relevance for public understanding and interaction.

Total number of exhibits inside the Planet Earth Pavilion is 657 nos.

Underground Coal Mine
It is an Underground Coal Mine where visitors can experience a virtual tour about 5000 feet below ground level to reach mine. After that they will pass inside the mine where they can see the different types of coal cutting process, coal transportation, and various equipment and safety precautions inside the mines. Capacity 100 persons.

4D Theatre on Natural Disasters
It is a multi-dimensional Theatre where visitors can feel the smell of flowers, movement of Earth Quake, water spray to simulate heavy rain fall, snow fall, desert storm, fire, and hot air blow during desert storms with the visual 3D film. Capacity 48 persons.

Earth Quake Experience Ride
Inside the Dynamic Earth Section there is a provision of Earthquake Demonstration corner -- An earthquake platform on a hydraulic simulator, suitable for 15-20 visitors, giving a life-like experience of random tremors of earthquakes. A video projection will indicate the intensity in Richter scale, the location of the epicenter, secondary tremors and destruction caused by the earthquake.

Inflatable Planetarium
It is a 20 minute video which shows the mysteries of the universe.

HALL OF SPACE :

The Hall of Space in the Gujarat Science City has been designed as a high- tech exhibition involving latest techniques with an area of 20,000 sq ft. Visitor walk around the ways and the working models of the new vistas opened by the space and communication explorations. They can explore how different types of communication signals are emitted, transformed, encoded and decoded so that they would be sent to a distance or stored. In addition, the pavilion gives the visitors an experience how people communicated with each other in the ancient time and also compare it with the modern day communication media.

Interactive and educative exhibits of Hall of Space expose the visitor to the technologies of communication through sound / signals / codes and satellite. The pavilion gives the visitor an insight into the working of satellites, mobile telephone, Internet and the application and usage of these technologies in real life.

The exhibits include simulated journey through the space, animatronics with sound - synchronized pneumatic robots, computer-controlled multi-screen panoramic projection, precision interactive exhibits on experiments planned by NASA, touch-screen computer multimedia programs. All exhibits have been designed to involve massive visitors participation, both physical and emotional.

ENERGY EDUCATION PARK :

A State Level Energy Education Park (SEEP), spreading over a hexagonal grid pattern area measuring 9000 sq.m is being developed at the Gujarat Science City. Gujarat Science City has received a financial assistance from the Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources (MNES) and the work has been executed in association with Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA).

The Energy Park exhibits are classified according to five basic elements (Panchbhuta) as propounded in ancient Indian Philosophy. These elements are (i) Tej (Energy from the Sun), (ii) Marut (Energy from the Wind), (iii) Ap (Energy from the Water), (iv) Kshiti (Energy from the Earth) and (v) Byom (Exploration of space).

The civil and land scaping work is almost in completion stage. Exhibits on wind energy, solar energy, petroleum rigs, Sardar Sarovar Dam etc. have been installed and some are in progress.

Energy Plantation work has just started over an area of 2 hectare land.

Two number of Battery Operated Passenger Vehicle has been ordered from BHEL, one delivered and other one in pipeline.

Wind Energy :

Along with sun, it was the air, which showed man its power. Even before the solar energy, it was the wind energy that man used for his work. Initially, it was used in two main ways; to drive wind mills on land and to drive sailing vessels at sea. The first use of windmills were to grind foods grains and to run pumps to irrigate. Now with the advancement of science and technology, we have windmills generating electricity. Naturally, now this energy can be used for many more works.

Drilling For Oil & Gas :

This is a typical structure of a rig used for drilling oil and well on land. It is only after drilling a well it is found whether there is oil or gas or both or nothing. Despite all scientific advancement finding oil and gas from a well is not always certain.
The most popular method of drilling an oil well is called "Rotary drilling method."
In this method whole is drilled quicky and greater depths are reached faster.

Geo Thermal Energy - Power From The Depths.

Hot water springs are the best examples of the Geo thermal energy. Many of us have direct experience of this energy from beneath the surface of the earth. The earth’s centre is 6400 Kms deep. How hot is this region ? Our best guess is 4000 degree C. Heat is constantly flowing from earth’s interior to surface. The steam energy from under the surface of earth provides over 44 billion kilo watt hour of electricity world wide per year.
To produce electric power from geo thermal resources, under ground reservoirs of steam Or hot water are tapped by wells and the steam rotates turbines that generate electricity in India, the geological survey of India has already identified more than 350 hot springs sites which can be explored as areas to top geo thermal energy.
This interactive model shows the use of geo thermal energy.

Tidal Power Generator

Tides and ebbs can run turbines to generate electricity . But for this there should be a minimum difference of 15 feet between high tide and low tide or ebb. The water high tide Turns wheels of turbine while going and receding water of low tide also turn the wheels. This movement generates electricity. In a little more than 24 hours we have four Tides and ebbs.
However, there are only 40 sites on the earth with tidal ranges of this magnitude. This model shows the use of tidal energy to generate electricity. France’s La Rance station is the only industrial-sized tidal power station in the world which produces 240 MW of power.

Solar House

Generally people think that though solar energy is cheap it has limited use and it is not convenient to use. However, recent advances in technology have made use of solar energy easy and cheap. In both forms, thermal and electrical form. Here, in this solar Hut, right from kitchen tap to T. V. and refrigerator all are run on solar energy. Series of batteries store electrical energy generated by panel of PV cells at the roof top.
This electrical energy is fed into inverter for use to run T.V. refrigerator , fans and so on.
You can also cook your food through solar cooker.
Solar water heating system , solar still kept out side take care of need for water in the house. While solar lantern provides emergency light. Do not worry, solar energy has no transmission problem.

Wind Turbine : Here the rotating blades of the windmill generate electricity through the rotary motion of the generator. This generator is fitted at the top of the mill near the blades. The electricity passes to the control house. Here in this model, series of electric bulbs glow whenever there is windmill generated electricity. An array of such windmills is a windfarm, which produces electricity in large quantity.This electricity can be taken to considerable distances.

House Of Polymers : Crude oil or the black gold is not just a fuel which we use as Diesel, Petrol, or Kerosene.
The crude oil, greenish-black sticky liquid, is refined in refinary. Besides fuels we get number of other products which make our world more versatile. This is because petroleum is also a raw material for over half a million organic chemicals. They are known as petrochemicals. In this petro house everything is made of petrochemicals.
Can you imagine the world without the peroproducts?

ELECTRODROME :

As always, managing the future begins with being better prepared, today – with education, information and awareness creation constituting crucial components towards ensuring a brighter tomorrow.

CLP ELECTRODROME – the museum of electricity is an exemplary expression of this purpose. In line with the philosophy of public-private participation, the Government of Gujarat, through the active collaboration of the Gujarat Science City and the CLP India Power Private Limited, has given shape to this vision.
From the refreshing morning shower to switching off before a good night’s sleep – and every moment in between – electricity powers our lives in several different ways. A growing nation like ours thrives on development across all sectors of the economy – this translates into an increasing demand for electricity from industry, infrastructure, services and domestic consumption. Besides the need for large scale power generation, transmission & distribution, this scenario also places a huge emphasis on conservation and effective utilization of resources to ensure sustainable development and a greener future for our planet.

A leader in spearheading industrial growth and all-round economic development, the State of Gujarat is a trendsetter in the power sector. The Government of Gujarat accords the highest importance to achieving and ensuring energy sufficiency through path breaking initiatives to augment electricity generation, and thus securing a bright and prosperous future for its citizens.

LIFE SCIENCE PARK :

The Life Science Park at Gujarat Science City has been developed over an area of 9000 sq. meter, aims to bring science and nature to life.
The main objective of this interactive and outdoor park is to enthuse children in the study of nature and in evolution, propagation and sustenance of life on this planet.
Through various activities in the Life Science Park, children will develop a sense of care and love towards plants and animals around them.

Main Attractions at Life Science Park :

Cretaceous Park,
Aviary Corner & Non flying Bird Corner, 
Cactus Corner & Succulent Corner,
Ornamental, Economical, Aromatic & Medicinal Plant Beds, 
Tissue culture Lab, 
Butterfly Park and 
River System

Cretaceous Park : Cretaceous Park has a theme on evolution of life with Giant Reptiles and the Dinosaur is a very popular exhibit amongst the children.
The Giant Reptiles – a full scale Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex), two other smaller movable dinosaurs (Dinonics) and little dino chicks coming out of eggs are displayed in this section.

Aviary & Non Flying Bird Corner : Three different species of exotic birds such as Love birds, Budgerigars & Cockatiels are exhibited in this corner. Geese & Silver pheasant are exhibited in Non-flying bird corner. Visitors can study and observe their biodiversity, variation in their natural habitat and behaviours.

Cactus & Succulent Corner : Cactus represents the desert ecology & Succulents represents the juicy plants.
A small Cactus & Succulent Corner have been developed to show and educate visitors about Cactus, Succulents & their importance. Over 50 different varieties of both Cactus & Succulents are exhibited in these corners so visitors can get some more interesting facts about this untouched world of Cacti & Succulents.

Ornamental, Economical, Aromatic & Medicinal Plant Beds :

Different varieties of plant species are located in these sections of Life Science Park with botanical name of each plant with photographs, plant family and uses.

Ornamental Plant Beds:All the house plants and decorative plants are planted in these ornamental beds. The plants which are used for ornamental purpose. e.g. Croton varieties, Drecina varieties, Palm varieties, Bonsai etc.

Economical Plant Beds:Plants which are of economic importance such as fruits. e.g. Cherry, Jamun, Chiku, Jamfal, Sitafal, Rayan, Kaju etc.

Aromatic Plant Beds:Fragrant flowering plants are planted in this area on which flowering is seasonal. These are used for making of perfumes, agarbatti etc. e.g. Mogara, Ratrani, Jasmin, Rajanigandha etc.

Medicinal Plant Beds:A range of medicinally important plant species are covered in this segment. e.g. Aloe Vera, Putranjiva, Ardusi, Aritha etc.

HALL OF SCIENCE :

With a breed of working exhibits, visitors discover science by themselves in the Hall of Science at the Gujarat Science City. They can turn handles, press buttons, look through peepholes, perform fascinating experiments and be amazed at their own capability of making things work.

This is a place that does not have a display "please dont touch". This exhibit hall in the Science City urges the visitors to touch and manipulate the exhibits to their liking.

Everybody talks about conservation of energy these days. But what is Energy in the first instance - how is it transformed from sound to light to electricity to magnetism and so on? Here you can produce electricity through your own body, make your own magnet, get electricity from the Sun.

You just paddle on a bicycle and generate electricity to light up the lamps and run a TV system where your own image will appear. Paddle hard to generate more power to light up more lamps. Then you learn to transmit the power through pulleys, gears and linkages. Lift yourself up by pulling a rope, spin on a chair to experience how the ballet dancers spin fast on their toes, and simulate the planetary motion to watch how the planets move faster while coming closer to the Sun.

In this exhibit hall, mathematics is all fun, pendulum is a moving beauty creating different kinds of motions and patterns, and mirrors create magic. You can cut off your head and offer to others on a silver platter. You can fly in air, and get mixed up with your friend like ardhanarishwar (half man and half woman).

MUSICAL FOUNTAIN