There is disclosed a radiation stable shield for use in space or high altitude applications. The shield comprises a plurality of overlapping planar glass flakes which are held in a lamellar matrix of flexible polymeric material. The flakes are each formed of a radiation stable glass which is suitale for use in space or high altitude applications. The flakes are arranged in alignment with the lamellar direction of the matrix.
SPACECRAFT WITH RADIATION STABLE SHIELD
RAUMFAHRZEUG MIT STRAHLUNGSBESTÄNDIGER ABSCHIRMUNG
VÉHICULE SPATIAL AVEC PROTECTION STABLE DE RAYONNEMENT
2022-05-25
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch