SATELLITE SIGNATURE SUPPRESSION SHIELD
Assignee
TELEDYNE INDUSTRIES, INC. A CORPORATION OF CA
Filed
Mar 14, 1990
Granted
Sep 6, 1994
Location
MADISON AL US
Abstract
An inflatable shield for suppressing the characteristic radiation signature of a satellite is described. The shield is conical-shaped and made from a thin synthetic polymer film material coated with a radiation reflecting material, such as gold or aluminum. At least one subliming agent is contained within the shield to inflate the shield when exposed to heat. An ultraviolet curable slurry coats the inner walls of the shield and permanently hardens the shield upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation from a self-contained source. The shield optionally may include absorbing and desiccant agents to absorb unwanted gas and water and prevent interference with the primary mission of the satellite. Additional means may be included for moving and positioning the shield with respect to the satellite.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Jan 3, 1991
Rescinded
Jan 12, 1994
Duration
3 years
Inventor
- 1MORTON T. ELDRIDGE
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 5345238
- Application
- 07494278
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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