Proposed reflector for concentrating solar rays is made of two flexible polymer films with pressurized gas between them. First film is clear, serving as a protective cover and pressure envelope; second film is metalized to serve as concentrating mirror. Focal length of mirror is adjusted by changing gas pressure.


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    Title :

    Solar Concentrator is Gas-Filled


    Contributors:
    Hale, R. R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1982-11-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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