Riding a tsunami in a protective pod [gallery]

by Charlie Osborne  |  October 1, 2012  |  Image 4 of 7

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The hatch and windows

To combat claustrophobia, the pod includes a number of polycarbonate windows made of 1-inch bulletproof glass. 

If debris pins down the top of the rescue machine, the watertight hatch can be opened inwardly to allow air to come in while waiting for a rescue party. In addition, if the pod is pinned upside down, a secondary hatch is installed on the floor of the TSP.

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Good Idea
Inspired by the movie 2012?
Now all you need a larger family version, and lots of storage, toilet facility, solar or forced ventilation, lighting etc.
Great idea though.
Help may not arrive for some time ... lots of blinking lights on the pod.

I will just ride the wave to my next life.
Posted by ThinknWrite
Updated - 17th Nov
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