Patent ID: 8800215

Claim:
A portable habitat apparatus for being used in a radiological environment and for being occupied by one or more humans, the apparatus comprising: an outer container adapted for being portable and freestanding, said outer container comprising a plurality of exterior walls that are respectively connected to one another, an opening, and at least one door mounted for opening and closing said opening of said outer container; and a chamber structure positioned in said outer container, wherein said chamber structure extends at least partially around and at least partially defines an interior space adapted for being inhabited by the one or more humans, said interior space is positioned in said outer container, said outer container and said chamber structure are cooperatively configured so that said interior space is for being accessed by way of said opening of said outer container, said chamber structure comprises a plurality of structural panels that each include a layer comprising polymeric material and metal, and said metal is for attenuating radiation, and at least a substantial portion of said chamber structure is adapted for attenuating gamma radiation more effectively than said outer container.