The ArabianOilandGas.com blog likes to keep its readers abreast of all the technological advancements happening in the oil and gas world. However, sometimes these advancements can benefit mankind in ways other than securing the world’s energy future.
Our friends from GE have come up with a new design for Santa’s sleigh using all of the technological achievements its boffins have dreamed up in 2009. If the big man uses this bad boy then the kids should have no worries about getting their presents this Christmas.
The new ideas for the sleigh design are:
- A new frame for the sleigh made from GE’s specialized carbon fiber composite materials that are lighter and stronger to speed travel from house to house.
- Ultra-light, super durable blades made from ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) instead of metal to enable more efficient flight and cut down on rooftop “clatter.”
- Icephobic coatings sprayed on the exterior of the sleigh to prevent ice buildup while traveling through new fallen snow.
- Self-powered OLED lighting in the front of the sleigh color tuned to red to supplement Rudolph’s red nose and increase visibility for Santa on a foggy Christmas Eve.
- GE sodium batteries on board that store energy to provide supplemental power for the sleigh and offer Santa’s reindeer well-deserved breaks on their long journey around the world.
- GE’s Trip Optimizer technology on the sleigh’s dashboard to optimize Santa’s travel around the globe.
- GE’s Asset Intelligence tracking technology for Santa’s elves at the North Pole to track Santa’s whereabouts and the condition of his inventory (the gifts) at all times.
- 500 GB holographic disc to replace the miles-long list filled with the children’s Christmas wishes.
- A wireless medical sensor to monitor Santa’s breathing and make sure he is his jolly old self.
- Wearable RFID sensor worn on his red suit to check that those last glasses of milk left out all evening haven’t spoiled.
If you want to take a look at GE’s wonder sleigh click here.
