Product Description
InterShelter is a mobile dome for providing shelter from heavy rainfall, earthquakes, hurricanes, and snowstorms. It consists of 21 potato-shape panels, which can be assembled in 2 hours by 3 people using a screwdriver, wrench, and step ladder.
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Doctors Without Borders, United States Army Corps of Engineers
Manufacturing/Building Method
14' Dome is manufactured in Porterville, CA. All the products are created in the U.S.
Intellectural Property Type
Select Type
User Provision Model
This product is distributed by the manufacturer. Customers can request a quote based on dome size and additional specifications.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Intended number of occupants (#)
Speed of assembly (h)
2 h
Footprint area (m²)
14.3 m2
Internal volume (m³)
38.8 m3
Material composition
Fiberglass panels
Lifespan (years)
50 years
Flammable flash point temperature (ºC)
100 °C
Maximum snow load (kg/m²)
609 kg/m2
Maximum wind speed (km/h)
257.5 km/h
Suitable climates
Unknown
Design Specifications
Floor space: 14.3 m2 Door opening: 66 x 129 cm2 Interior ceiling height: 2.6 m2 Crate: 180 x 180 x 102 cm3 Weight with crate: 363 kg Weight without crate: 272 kg Materials: HD plastic with a foam core and fiberglass composite
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
50 years
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Withstand snow loads of 9.1 m and winds over 289.7 km/h
Vetted Performance Status
According to Wired, the InterShelter can also withstand a Category 4 hurricane or 8.5-magnitude earthquake, insulate its occupants in subzero weather, or survive heavy rainfall.
Safety
Fire rating: Class 1A
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
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