These Survival Capsules Protect Inhabitants from Natural Disasters
Rahul Kalvapalle — May 22, 2014 — Art & Design
References: survival-capsule & gizmag
Washington-based company Survival Capsules LLC developed these steel and aircraft-grade aluminum spheres to protect people from natural disasters. The orange orbs are designed to protect people from tsunamis, hurricanes, heavy storms, earthquakes and tornadoes. They were designed by aircraft engineers in consultation with leading tsunami experts.
Each survival capsule is designed to withstand heavy impacts and roll out from beneath debris thanks to 1,800 kg of buoyancy. Inside, there are racing-style seats with harnesses, water bladders, a GPS locator beacon, storage space for food and other supplies and 60 minutes of oxygen to be used if the sphere ends up underwater.
The capsules weigh only 136 kg, making them easy to move. They can be easily lifted by cranes or helicopters.
Optional extra features include solar panels, a music system and a dry-powder toilet.
Each survival capsule is designed to withstand heavy impacts and roll out from beneath debris thanks to 1,800 kg of buoyancy. Inside, there are racing-style seats with harnesses, water bladders, a GPS locator beacon, storage space for food and other supplies and 60 minutes of oxygen to be used if the sphere ends up underwater.
The capsules weigh only 136 kg, making them easy to move. They can be easily lifted by cranes or helicopters.
Optional extra features include solar panels, a music system and a dry-powder toilet.
Trend Themes
1. Survival Capsules - These life-saving capsules provide protection during natural disasters.
2. Disaster Preparedness - The development of specialized equipment offers new opportunities for businesses in the disaster preparedness industry.
3. Innovation in Safety - The development of steel and aluminum capsules represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the safety industry.
Industry Implications
1. Emergency Management - The emergency management industry can utilize survival capsules to enhance disaster response strategies.
2. Aerospace and Defense - The aerospace and defense industry can explore partnerships and collaborations to incorporate survival capsules in their operations.
3. Outdoor and Adventure Retail - Survival capsule manufacturers can partner with outdoor and adventure retail companies to sell their products to adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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