The remaining heat is warded off by a flexible thermal protection system that covers the
inflatable structure with durable outer fabrics and insulation.
The new hangar was manufactured for Goodyear by Lindstrand Technologies Ltd., a world provider of designing and building
inflatable structures for uses including passenger airline hangars, airline terminal roofs and on military bases.
Echo I is the first
inflatable structure to go into orbit.
Mrs Collings, 69, of Dalton-le-Dale, Seaham, was killed along with mother-of-two Claire Furmedge, 38, of Graythwaite, Chester-le-Street, in July 2006 when the 50m by 50m
inflatable structure suddenly lifted up into the air before turning on its side and hurtling back to the ground.
Mrs Collings, 69, of Seaham, was killed along with mother-of-two Claire Furmedge, 38, of Chester-le-Street, in July 2006 when the 50m by 50m
inflatable structure suddenly lifted up into the air before turning on its side and hurtling back to the ground.
A great,
inflatable structure slowly took shape, like some hybrid of a beached whale and an iceberg.
WORLD OF COLOUR: Jessica Payne, five, plays in Ixilum, a massive
inflatable structure, in Cardiff Bay; Picture: Kiran Ridley
The giant
inflatable structure will captivate visitors of all ages with its incredible world of light, colour and sound, while giving them the chance to explore the labyrinth of tunnels and colourful capsules.
NO PLACE LIKE DOME: Danielle Whinmill, aged 11, and Nafis Ali, aged 12, outside the
inflatable structure where they were able to learn about the solar system.
Architects of Air has it's festival debut - a giant, brightly coloured,
inflatable structure will intrigue festival-goers who can explore inside the coloured domes, experiencing a sensual and visual phenomena of light and colour.