MUKILTEO, WASHINGTON — A new emergency shelter, the Survival Capsule, was designed to help save lives during a tsunami.
The 2011 tsunami off Japan’s coast that was triggered by the Tōhoku earthquake, killing almost 16,000 people and injuring 6,000 more, was what inspired Julian Sharpe and Scott Hill to create the Survival Capsule. Sharpe and Hill designed to capsule with the less-mobile — the elderly, the infirm, and the young — in mind.
The Survival Capsule team entered the concept in a May 2011 NASA Tech Brief competition and placed ninth out of 350 entries.
In emergency situations, the survival capsule could act as a safety shelter for those who have problems evacuating, especially on last-minute’s notice.
The capsules are spherical metal cages sheathed in aircraft-grade aluminum shells to absorb impact. The internal walls are lined with ceramic thermal blankets to protect passengers from extreme heat. Each capsule is equipped with 60-minute air tank in case it is submerged under water.
Tsunami waves typically move at around 25 mph, but the Survival Capsule’s tests have found that the capsule can withstand impacts from objects at up to 75 mph.
Capsules are available for pre-order in five different capacities ranging from two to 10 people each, with varying seating designs.
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You see that Tsunami in Japan and how it just threw buildings into each other and crushed them? These things would not survive if it got caught in a debris field, it would be smashed to bits.
what happens when the door gets stuck if your in between rocks or something
Someone has to wear a Saiyan Outfit and get into these Pods during a flood and then emerge from one and stay in Character.
Finally I can order one and go to planet Namek!
I thought it will float
60 mins of air in case trapped under water…
60 mins to contemplate your own death…
We're would u go to the restroom
There is no any solution when the death time comes
Why not add Idk a fucking balloon or something to lift its ass above water.
it can be use too when zombie's attack you..
津波の威力は凄まじいから高い確率で流されると思う。水は大きな岩だって運ぶぐらいの力はあるし、3.11の時は防波堤ですら破壊されたんだ。そして津波は引く時の力がさらに恐ろしい。これで海へと連れていかれたら最悪何十日も海の上を漂う生活になる可能性がある。そのための救難信号発信機や通信機や非常食や水を中に入れておく必要がある。
念には念を入れて取り組んで欲しい。
Why u talk like a South Park character
Pre order
Dbz director is going to sue them for stealing his saiyan pod idea
what's wrong with this guy's voice
thats actually really smart tho
It's over 9,000 was my first though when seeing this capsule.
Imagine the throwup in a tsunami lol
they confiscated that capsule from the saiyanz
It's a great Design But It Needs More Air Than An Hour Maybe 4 Hrs
I went in it and I was a super bouncy ball during a tornado I flew halfway across the state and hit an house they opened it up to found me in a mushy liquid form. Broadband speed is fast af in heaven btw
Clever.
good thing these guys invented the anchored zumba ball
Saiyan Pods
So what if it flipped the person over and the door was blocked?died on the spot eh
They should make it float
Looks like a WABAC Machine from Mr.Peabody and Sherman XD
Only 60mins of air? I think that's not enough.
How many can they make anyway…
Shouldn't it be made to float..
what if u 6"11 n how u get it out of the water
lmk get one I feel like killing myself. or hotboxing. or having sex. or making a bomb. or rolling down a hill. sounds cool but probably a waste of money.
If I pre order it will it come with Dlc?