Technology Improvements to Optical Solar Reflectors
Date Published: 1993-07-01
Paper Number:932121
DOI: 10.4271/932121
Citation:
Mullaney, K., "Technology Improvements to Optical Solar Reflectors," SAE Technical Paper 932121, 1993, doi:10.4271/932121.
Author(s):
K. Mullaney - Pilkington Space Technology
Abstract:
The thermo-optical properties of optical solar reflectors (OSRs) can be modified by thin films. Development activity has produced a mirror with a solar absorptance of 0.04. The UV reflector has also been combined with a conductive layer for electrostatic discharge resistance, and functions over a range of solar flux incidence angles. This paper will provide an update on work that has been carried out.
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