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GATEWAY LAX PYLON FACT SHEET
Century Boulevard Median Pylons |
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Number of Pylons: |
11 (of 26 total) |
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Height: |
25 feet to 60 feet |
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Diameter: |
6 feet |
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Materials: |
Steel truss structure with curved translucent glass cladding |
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Glass Thickness: |
3/8 inch with protective film on inner face |
Gateway Pylons |
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Number of Pylons: |
15 (of 26 total - forming a circle 560 feet in diameter) |
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Height: |
average of 100 feet |
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Diameter: |
12 feet |
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Materials: |
Steel truss structure with curved translucent glass cladding |
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Glass Thickness: |
3/8 inch with protective film on inner face |
Lighting Capabilities |
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Colors: |
16.7 million digitally created color variations |
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Programs: |
Various |
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Program Duration: |
15 minutes to 3 hours for each program |
Lighting |
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The pylons will be lit from dusk to dawn in a variety of colors and sequences -- a kinetic lighting installation.
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Definition |
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According to Random House Dictionary, a
pylon is a marking tower for guiding aviators. |
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