The relationship between Australian Seating Systems and Formula 1 has been continuous since 1985 and this year marks the 21st. event, albeit at its Albert Park, Melbourne circuit. Not to be outdone, Adelaide hosts another major V8 race, the Clipsal 500, the banner for the most exciting, inner city circuit, once again predominantly constructed in temporary overlay. Australian Seating Systems is the major seating supplier, installing around 15,000 seats annually.
The quality of the systems is maintained on a continual basis to retain satisfactory appearance and structural integrity, suitable for every application. Compliance with current Australian standards and Building code of Australia. Independent certification is always offered.
Australian Seating Systems PTY. LTD. has an excellent history of providing on hire basis, temporary spectator facilities to major events since its incorporation in 1984.
Australian Seating Systems had a background in temporary access equipment for building construction and used its knowledge to patent and create many developments in the industry.
So it was an extension of the access business to design and build a flexible, temporary audience system which could be hired to a variety of sporting and cultural events.
In practice, our determination is to provide every spectator with the best possible view. There are anomalies in the theoretical calculations which work negatively in real situations. The demonstration of every person being the same height, nobody wearing a sun hat, cameramen, photographers, officials and competitors not standing in front of others is not calculated.
Sightline C values, are theoretically calculated and directly related to the position of the front row, elevation of the first seat, the rake of rear rows and the focal point to be visible to all seated patrons.
Elevation and closeness to the focal point increase the required rake to achieve the C value.
Much has been discussed about theoretical C values.