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Industry leader Philips Lighting has revealed that its Philips ArenaVision lighting is being used at four PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics venues.

The floodlighting has been installed at PyeongChang venues the Phoenix Snow Stadium, the Gangneung and Gwandong Hockey Centres and the Gangneung Ice Arena to be used for ski, snowboard, hockey, skating and short track.

Viewed as one of the global leaders in sports lighting, Philips ArenaVision floodlighting has already been installed at numerous major stadia in South Korea and around the world.

Philips ArenaVision floodlighting is designed to enable athletes to perform at their best and fans to enjoy the sport to the fullest. Delivering light with a colour temperature which is close to daylight (5600k), it enhances the concentration of both athletes and audiences. Its high colour rendering index of 90 shows the real colour of an object, enhancing the visual performance, which is particularly relevant in sports such as figure skating.

The embedded reflector skirt minimizes glare, providing clear visibility on the field, and removing distractions, which could hinder players’ performance. The lighting is durable and robust even in harsh conditions with a waterproof and dust proof rating of IP65.

The company’s floodlighting solutions also allows broadcasters to deliver better quality to those viewing at home. It meets stringent 3D and Ultra High Definition broadcast standards to capture every detail and emotion, and its flicker-free technology allows replays to be shown in slow motion, showing every detail without any flickering. This clarity amplifies the beauty of ice events in which the outcome can be decided by a millisecond, and increases the viewers’ appreciation of the athletes’ skills.

Commenting on the installations, Kees Klein Hesselink, Global Key Account Manager for Philips Lighting Arena Solutions stated “Philips ArenaVision has built up its success and reputation over many years of being deployed at major global sports events.

“We are confident that it will help both the performance of athletes and the enjoyment of spectators and millions of home viewers during major sports events.”

Images: Philips ArenaVision lighting installed at PyeongChang venues the Phoenix Snow Stadium (top) and the Gangneung Ice Arena (below).

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