Difference between revisions of "Storm shelter"
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A '''storm shelter''' is a place where colonists can take refuge from a [[solar flare]]. The main [[settlement]] will be well shielded, so it in itself will be a storm shelter. However, manned [[rover]]s, [[railroad]] cars, [[airship]]s and [[space access|landers]] will need emergency shielding if a solar flare occurs. | A '''storm shelter''' is a place where colonists can take refuge from a [[solar flare]]. The main [[settlement]] will be well shielded, so it in itself will be a storm shelter. However, manned [[rover]]s, [[railroad]] cars, [[airship]]s and [[space access|landers]] will need emergency shielding if a solar flare occurs. | ||
| − | === Early warning === | + | ===Early warning=== |
Early warning satellites are in place for the Earth, as a strong solar storm can be damaging to the technological and power infrastructure. These would also be used to warn Mars of a solar storm.<ref>https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/alerts-watches-and-warnings</ref> | Early warning satellites are in place for the Earth, as a strong solar storm can be damaging to the technological and power infrastructure. These would also be used to warn Mars of a solar storm.<ref>https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/alerts-watches-and-warnings</ref> | ||
===Physical Shields=== | ===Physical Shields=== | ||
[[Image:WaterShieldGreenhouse.png|thumb|right|300px|Water-shield Greenhouse Concept]] | [[Image:WaterShieldGreenhouse.png|thumb|right|300px|Water-shield Greenhouse Concept]] | ||
| − | A good material for this is [[polyethylene]], because it contains many [[hydrogen]] atoms, is light and can be made on [[Mars]] easily. [[Water]], which is two-thirds hydrogen, is another shielding option. | + | A good material for this is [[polyethylene]], because it contains many [[hydrogen]] atoms, is light and can be made on [[Mars]] easily. [[Water]], which is two-thirds hydrogen, is another shielding option. Rock, regolith and concrete are all options if the equipment is available to arrange them in a suitable configuration. A thickness of 5 meters is more than adequate. |
===Energy Shields=== | ===Energy Shields=== | ||
Strong localized magnetic fields have been shown to offer significant shielding from [[radiation]]. Such shields could be made portable for use on vehicles. | Strong localized magnetic fields have been shown to offer significant shielding from [[radiation]]. Such shields could be made portable for use on vehicles. | ||
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[[Category:Radiation Protection]] | [[Category:Radiation Protection]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:21, 16 March 2020
A storm shelter is a place where colonists can take refuge from a solar flare. The main settlement will be well shielded, so it in itself will be a storm shelter. However, manned rovers, railroad cars, airships and landers will need emergency shielding if a solar flare occurs.
Early warning
Early warning satellites are in place for the Earth, as a strong solar storm can be damaging to the technological and power infrastructure. These would also be used to warn Mars of a solar storm.[1]
Physical Shields
A good material for this is polyethylene, because it contains many hydrogen atoms, is light and can be made on Mars easily. Water, which is two-thirds hydrogen, is another shielding option. Rock, regolith and concrete are all options if the equipment is available to arrange them in a suitable configuration. A thickness of 5 meters is more than adequate.
Energy Shields
Strong localized magnetic fields have been shown to offer significant shielding from radiation. Such shields could be made portable for use on vehicles.
