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THE GO-DOME RANGE
 

Our Go-Domes are guaranteed by the manufacturer and shipped to destinations around the world
 

Go-Domes are specially manufactured for Discovery Dome, and are air-supported, requiring no external frame or structure. Made from a durable, three-layered fabric, the domes have minimal skin porosity, allowing fans to be set on low speed once inflated. Even at low speed, constant ventilation is a feature of the Go-Dome.

The outer layer of the dome fabric provides a protective shell, with the choice of surface colour being either blue or black. The inner layer is the projection surface and is light grey in colour. The middle layer provides the flame retardant, allowing the domes to meet very stringent fire safety requirements.
 

Instant Evacuation
"Flipping" the dome with a single pull
(wait for video to download - 1.7Meg)


Go-Dome Instructional Video
available here
(450Meg - right-click and Save)


Go-domes are built without floors. In the event of an emergency where evacuation is required, the operator can "flip" the dome with a single pull, instantly releasing the audience (see demonstration clip above).

The inflated airlock door limits air loss during entry and exit. The side panels are fixed to the entrance floor with Velcro, and can be widened to admit wheelchair users if necessary.

Additional vents in and around the dome allow the operator to adjust airflow, directing stale air outward. Each dome comes with a Users Manual and video on DVD.

Go-Domes are available in blue or black, and in a variety of sizes and styles, for different uses.

 
 
Standard Dome Sizes
 Ideal for audiences seated on the floor



 
Tubed Raised Domes
 Four tubes (rings) raise the dome sufficiently to accommodate adult audiences seated on chairs, and five tubes for audiences standing
 

Advantages of raised domes

Although more expensive and heavier, there are many advantages to raised domes:

Usable floor space
With non-ringed domes, the 'skirt' on the lower part of the dome undercuts and reduces the floor area considerably, which reduces capacity.
Rings on the other hand deliver the full usable floor space, which increases capacity significantly over many shows.

More robust
It is unavoidable that children will use the 'skirt' as a seating area, and then lean back on the dome. The resulting dome distortion causes light leakage, and at times
can interfere with projection equipment located at the edge of the dome. With ringed domes, even if people lean against the edge it will not affect the dome shape much.

More rigid
With extra rings, the unavoidable partial deflation of the dome during entry and exit is less noticeable, and the door maintains better rigidity.
 


Standard

 
2-tube

 
5-tube

 
Go-Dome
Diameter
4m
(13.1 ft)
 
5m
(16.4 ft)
 
6m
(19.7 ft)
 
7m
(23 ft)
 
8m
(26.2 ft)
 
9m
(29.5 ft)
 

Venue
requirements
 		 5m x 5m floor space,
2.6m ceiling clearance		 6m x 6m floor space,
3.1m ceiling clearance		 7m x 7m floor space,
3.6m ceiling clearance		 8m x 8m floor space,
4.1m ceiling clearance		 9m x 9m floor space,
4.6m ceiling clearance		 10m x 10m floor space,
5.1m ceiling clearance
Please note: it is best to avoid false (raised) floors due to vibrations caused by the blower fan and people walking around

Comfortable seating
capacity
(approx.)
 
up to 8 adults
or
20 young children
 
up to 12 adults
or
30 young children
 
up to 18 adults
or
40 young children
(or 35 students & 3 adults)
 
up to 25 adults
or
50 young children
 		  

 
Go-Dome
Weight
(incl. carry bag)		   Standard
31 kg
(68 lb)		 Lightweight
21 kg
(46.8 lb)		 Standard
39 kg
 (85 lb)		 Lightweight
± 27 kg
(± 60 lb)		     Standard
±72 kg
 (159 lb)		 Lightweight
± 52 kg
(115 lb)		 Standard
±82 kg
 (181lb)		 Lightweight
± 62 kg
(137lb)
Weight per additional tube   ± 5.4kg
(12 lb)		   ± 6.8kg
(15 lb)		     ± 7-10 kg
(15-22 lb)
Approximate storage / pack-down size   75 x 45 x 35 cm         70 x 70 x 70 cm 85 x 75 x 75 cm
Recommended projectors Panasonic AE3000E (1600 lumens) Projection Design F12 WUXGA   or   Projection Design F12 1080

(3500 lumens)



For more information and prices go here and here


 



View from inside a 4-tube, 6m diameter Go-Dome
 

 


If the dome is large and semi-permanent, it's nice to have an in door and an out door
 This is a 7m, 2-ring dome with two fans.

 


 

Typical blower fan used to inflate the Go-Dome

 

Required specifications:

3-speed

at least 1HP (745 Watts)

airflow approx. 3000 cubic feet per minute (cfm)


This one:
52 x 41 x 49 cm
15 kg
 
 

 

 

For comparison    
  Classic Standard Starlab dome Classic Giant Starlab dome
Capacity 25-30 students 60-70 students
Diameter 16 ft (4.8m) 22 ft (6.7m)
Height 10.5 ft (3.2m) 13.5 ft (4.1m)
Weight 45 lbs (20.4 kg) 90 lbs (40.8 kg)