摘要 |
There is disclosed a radiation stable shield (6) for use in space or high altitude applications. The shield comprises a plurality of overlapping planar glass flakes (5) which are held in a lamellar matrix of flexible polymeric material (7). The flakes are each formed of a radiation stable glass which is suitable for use in space or high altitude applications. The flakes are arranged in alignment with the lamellar direction (8) of the matrix. |