By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER Last updated at 1:53 PM on 26th March 2011
Qatar have developed artificial clouds to provide shade for stadiums and training grounds at the 2022 World Cup.
The extreme heat in summer months in the Middle Eastern country has led to concern about conditions at the tournament, with some suggesting it should be played in the winter.
Qatar say they will air condition the stadia via solar power and now scientists at Qatar University have designed the 'cloud' which can be produced at a cost of US $500,000 (£310,000) each.
State of the art: An artitist's impression of the Al-Rayyan stadium which will play host to World Cup matches
Saud Abdul Ghani, head of the mechanical and industrial engineering department, told Gulf News the 'clouds' are made from a lightweight carbon structure carrying a giant envelope of material containing helium gas.
Four solar powered engines move the structure via remote control.
The decision to award Qatar the tournament sparked controversy when it was announced following a vote by the 22-man executive committee in December. Russia were named hosts for 2018 at the same time.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1369525/Artificial-clouds-cool-Qatar-2022-World-Cup.html#ixzz1HtV6WwWs
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