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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 ===
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===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.
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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 04:21, 16 March 2020

Using a natural cave for shelter

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

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. 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.

See also