Proposed low cost three dimensional tracking solar concentrator fabricated from lightweight, flexible polymeric film membrane is controlled in shape by differential pressure loading. Fine adjustments to shape could be made by mounting electrets or magnets on membrane or applying electric or magnetic field.
Variable-shape solar-energy concentrator
NASA Tech Briefs ; 4 , 1
1979-08-01
Miscellaneous
No indication
English
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