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Written by Reed Timmer   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 09:55
2010dominatorHere is the design for the shell modifications we have planned for the Dominator this off season, as produced by Terry Rosema, co-designer of the original vehicle as well.  Afterintercepting several tornadoes this past season, we learned of several improvements we could make to increase our safety inside tornadoes.  As you can see from the blue print, the back of the improved vehicle will be much more aerodynamic and composed almost entirely of Lexan to increase visibility.  The modified Dominator will look more like a sports car/sedan than a truck, and should help keep us on the ground when inside the stronger tornadoes.  The co-designer and builder of the vehicle, Kevin Barton, will also be designing an automated Lexan window lift system so we don't have to worry about window blow-outs anymore!  We also have several exciting research projects in the works for next year, so stay tuned for updates throughout the off-season!  Not to mention the many blizzards we'll be chasing this winter..
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Dragon2424
Dominator 2010 Edition!
Sep 10 2009 19:10:01
Looks pretty cool - will the Lexan be scratch resistant? It's like someone once said...it's NOT that the wind is blowing....it's WHAT the wind is blowing.
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ludalovestornadoes
Re:Dominator 2010 Edition!
Sep 14 2009 20:32:33
It's amazing technology
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SkyEyeJo
Re:Dominator 2010 Edition!
Sep 14 2009 20:49:18
Certainly cutting edge.

Not too many years down the road, there will be some sort of newer version of DOW (not necessarily Doppler) where teams can keep everything encased in a similar design.

Everything about this is simply exciting.
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+2 #1 NCtraveler 2009-09-09 04:23
Looks good. Glad you guys are finally getting a powered window system for the SRV! Will definitely be interesting to see the finished product next year.
 
 
+2 #2 keltonhalbert 2009-09-09 04:24
Thats pretty sweet! I look forward to seeing the real deal come spring! I also look forward to seeing your new research projects... you really outdid yourself with the RC plane!
 
 
+2 #3 JC Surfs 2009-09-09 06:06
Thanks for the updates... The "google sketchup" image looks pretty amazing.. Really looking forward to the 2010 season. What a great year 2009 was for a stepping stone!!! Love that research.. Keep up the good work. Cheers all.
 
 
+2 #4 Jim Walker 2009-09-09 07:26
NICE!
 
 
+3 #5 CaStormChaser 2009-09-09 12:23
Wow!! The Dominator 2.0 looks great!! Love the increased visibility features...very futuristic looking! Love seeing a new design already!! Seems like just yesterday we were stunned with the original SRV plans!! TVN is really keeping on top of the game!! Great job guys!!
-Sean-
 
 
+2 #6 t-o-r-n-a-d-ogirl91 2009-09-09 15:16
The Dominator is so cutee lol. Yes im a girl so i would say that. To bad you couldn't make millions of these..we could all drive them=]
 
 
+1 #7 ghettosmurf 2009-09-09 15:50
Hey good luck with your future endeavors. I can't wait for another season too start. Fun to be an Okie.
 
 
+1 #8 num1habsfan 2009-09-09 16:41
That new design will truly DOMINATE!! :D
 
 
-1 #9 ToledoTornadoTracker 2009-09-09 22:35
Man, tired of this already hopefully next season is awesome with that El Nino in effect! Hope for the best! Quick question too. Now the plan is to intercept tornadoes with the Dominator?
-Brandon
 
 
+1 #10 Michele 2009-09-09 23:35
Pretty Amazing Looking !!
Looking forward to seeing this baby in action ! Keep up all the great work ! :-)
 
 
+1 #11 briancam54 2009-09-10 12:58
This looks EPIC!!! =)
 
 
0 #12 Riku854 2009-09-12 01:42
Looks great but i think that back window may blow out u my want to make it a bit smaller
 
 
0 #13 Tuttle1 2009-09-17 05:21
I can't wait to see the new Dominator in action! Hope it works for you guys.
 
 
0 #14 spelkey 2009-12-02 06:28
Nice if you guys ever need some input i work on armored suburbans and hummers in Iraq and have seen a lot of stuff that could help.
 
 
0 #15 Racinfan83 2009-12-03 05:01
I posted this in the forum already - but I would make sure to have a single bulletproof windshield instead of the double one they have now. Eliminate the fogging problem and the double wipers all at once. Modifying the air bag system so that you could RAISE the vehicle higher if needed to get out of a ditch or something, and a winch, would also be good mods...
 

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