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.
Solar Concentrator is Gas-Filled
NASA Tech Briefs ; 6 , 2
1982-11-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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