What is the criteria for determining slide dispatch rates on a waterslide?

Determining slide dispatch rates on a waterslide is primarily based on ensuring enough space to prevent collisions between riders. This is crucial for maintaining safety and minimizing the risk of injury or accidents. When riders are dispatched from the slide, it is essential to have adequate intervals to allow each participant to safely navigate their descent without interfering with those ahead of them.

Factors such as rider weight, seasonal attendance, and the height of the slide may have their importance in the overall operation and design of the slide, but they do not directly dictate how riders are dispatched. The focus on safety through space management is what ultimately governs the rate at which riders can safely be released onto the slide.