CloudFisher (3D Stabilized Fog Net)¶

Atmospheric & Fog • Est. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated

Technical Overview¶

A commercial fog collection system using a three-dimensional fine-mesh net with a stabilizing geogrid and rubber tensioners, designed to withstand winds up to 120 km/h. Deployed by the WaterFoundation in Morocco, Tanzania, and Peru to provide drinking water and irrigation for rural communities.

Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶

Parameter	Specification
Category	Atmospheric & Fog
Capital Cost	Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Primary Mechanism	A three-dimensional fine-mesh polypropylene net (similar to Raschel) is suspended in a steel frame, backed by a geogrid for stability. Fog droplets impact and coalesce on the mesh, drip into a gutter, and are piped to storage. Rubber expanders maintain tension and act as predetermined breaking points during extreme wind events.
Target Scale	Household / Village Cluster
Standard Lifespan	10 - 20 Years

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