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Solar Concentrator is Gas-FilledProposed 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.
Document ID
19810000141
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Hale, R. R. (CALTECH)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 6
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-15416
ISSN: 0145-319X
Report Number: NPO-15416
Accession Number
81B10141
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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