Publication Date:
2006-01-11
Description:
Mulilayer thin film structures consisting of systems of shells filled with gas at some pressure are recommended for outer space structures: Large mirrors to collect light and radio waves, protection against meteoric impact and damage, and for connectors between state space stations in the form of orbital rings. It is projected that individual orbital rings will multiply and completely seal a star trapping its high temperature radiation and transforming it into low temperature infrared and short wave radio emission; this radiation energy could be utilized for technological and biological processes.
Keywords:
SPACE VEHICLES
Type:
Inhabited Space, Pt. 2 (NASA-TT-F-820); p 161-169
Format:
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