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==Introduction==
 
  
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Early on in the history of spaceflight, humans have learned that space debris and particles can pose a very grave threat to any spacecraft. When traveling at the extreamly high velocities typical of the [[Habitat]], even the smallest speck of dust has the potential to become a lethal missile. Thus, the [[habitat]] is protected by a simple, yet highly effective defense system.  
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Early on in the history of spaceflight, humans learned that space debris and particles can pose a very grave threat to any spacecraft. When traveling at the extremely high velocities typical of the [[Habitat]], even the smallest speck of dust has the potential to become a lethal missile. Thus, the Habitat is protected by a simple yet highly effective defense system, the '''hull plating'''.  
  
 
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The [[habitat]] is protected by a series of ablative armour plates. These plates are laminated and spaced away from the [[habitat]] forming what is known as "ablative spaced-laminate". It is the combination of several techniques used to protect tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles. It has three ways of stopping otherwise lethal projectiles.
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The Habitat is protected by a series of ablative armour plates. These plates are laminated and spaced away from the Habitat, forming what is known as an "ablative spaced-laminate". It is a combination of several techniques used to protect tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles. It has three ways of stopping otherwise lethal projectiles.
  
 
===Ablation===
 
===Ablation===
  
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Ablative plate consists of steel plated loosly bolted onto the exterior of a tank chassis. When an artilary round is fired at the plate; it breaks off and carries the kenetic energy from the shell along with it. Though the plating on the [[habitat]] is much more advanced than common steel, it shares the same principle. When impacted by a meteorite or space debris, the plating is designed to sheer away and thus carry away the energy from the impact. Since the newly liberated plate will continue along the same path as the impacting projectile, the ablative armour works only against glancing impacts as a straight-on impact will drive the plate into the wall of the habitat behind it.
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Ablative plate consists of steel plate loosely bolted onto the exterior of a tank chassis. When an artillery round is fired at the plate, it breaks off and carries the kinetic energy from the shell along with it. Though the plating on the Habitat is much more advanced than common steel, it shares the same principle. When struck by a meteorite or space debris, the plating is designed to shear away and thus carry away the energy from the impact. Since the newly liberated plate will continue along the same path as the impacting projectile, the ablative armour works only against glancing impacts as a straight-on impact will drive the plate into the wall of the habitat behind it.
  
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To repair an ablative plate after a glancing strike, simply replace the entire scetion. Since the plate is attatched in small scetions, the task should not be too hard.
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To repair an ablative plate after a glancing strike, the damaged section is replaced. Since the plate is attached in small sections, the task is easily performed with minimal resources.
  
 
===Lamination===
 
===Lamination===
  
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The actual plating itself consists of two or more sheets of tungsten. These sheets are seperated from each others by a 5 inch filling of foam. When impacted by a small, high velocity projectile, the exposed tungsten plate will fail; shattering the projectile on impact. THese small fragments are then easily stopped by the foam underneith. For better protection; three, sometimes four layers of tungsten and foam may be used fo better protection.  
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The actual plating itself consists of two or more sheets of tungsten. These sheets are separated from each other by a 5" filling of foam. When impacted by a small, high velocity projectile, the exposed tungsten plate will fail, shattering the projectile on impact. These small fragments are then easily stopped by the foam underneath. For better protection, three, or sometimes four, layers of tungsten and foam may be used.  
  
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The damage done to the laminate plate is extreamly easy to repair. Liquid foam and a small patch are all that's needed. Simply inject foam into the damaged area and place a metal plate ontop of the hole.  
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The damage done to the laminate plate is extremely easy to repair. Liquid foam and a small patch are all that is needed; foam is injected into the hole, and the patch is applied over it.
  
 
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Spaced armour is used by some tanks and bunkers. It involves placing two thin layers of steel sepperated by a small gap in place of a much larger, solid piece of steel. This layout minimizes damage from impacts by spreading out the force. If a large meteorite manages to penetrate the ablative plate; the plate will cause the meteorite to shatter. The spacing allows the meteorite peices and the ablative plate fragments to disperse somewhat before hitting the side of the [[habitat]]; minimizing damage.
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Behind the ablative plate is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipple_shield Whipple shield]. A Whipple shield consists of several spaced plates of thin metal. If a large meteorite manages to penetrate the ablative plate, the plate will cause the meteorite to shatter. The spacing allows the meteorite pieces and the ablative plate fragments to disperse somewhat before hitting the side of the Habitat, minimizing damage.
  
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==Polorizing==
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==Polarizing==
  
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For further protection during meteorite storms, both the ablative plate and the habitat can be electromagneticaly charged by running a strung current through the plate. This will induce a positive charge in the ablative plating. When impacted by large, metalic objects, the plating will induce a similar charge on the offending object. Since both the object and the habitat are now charged, they will repell each others; causing both objects to move away from each others and thus avoid, or at least minimize impact force.
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For further protection during meteorite storms, both the ablative plate and the Habitat can be electromagnetically charged by running a strong current through the plate. This will induce a positive charge in the ablative plating. When impacted by large metallic objects, the plating will induce a similar charge on the offending object. Since both the object and the habitat are now charged, they will repel each other; causing both objects to move away from each other and thus avoid, or at least minimize, impact force.
  
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Since this polorization requires a lot of electricity, the ablative plating can only be charged for about 2 hours before it starts draining power from other systems. To recover power, the ablative plate is constructed so that it will generate an electric charge when bombarded with electrons. When the polorization is activated, the charge of the plate naturaly attracts electrons which impact the plate and provide some power. The cloud of charged particles also helps block radiation; thus the plating may be polorized to ward off electromagnetic storms as well as space debris.  
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Since this polarization requires a lot of electricity, the ablative plating can only be charged for about 2 hours before it starts draining power from other systems. To recover power, the ablative plate is constructed so that it will generate an electric charge when bombarded with electrons. When the polarization is activated, the charge of the plate naturally attracts electrons, which impact the plate and provide some power. The cloud of charged particles also helps block radiation; thus, the plating may be polarized to ward off electromagnetic storms as well as space debris. This function of the plating is vital to the survival of the [[astronauts]], as they would otherwise be killed by solar flares.
  
 
==Structure==
 
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The plating is normaly about 10 cm think; though double and tripple plating will serve to increase the width. It is held about 5 feet from the habitat and comes in plates of about 1.5 meters. The entire habitat and [[AYSE]] drive is covered with this plating; though only ple plating on the front and sides of the habitat are able to be polorized. This is to prevent the polorized plate from interfering with communications and sensors.
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The plating is normally about 10 cm thick, though double and triple plating will serve to increase the width. It is held about 5 feet from the habitat and comes in plates of about 1.5 meters. The entire Habitat and [[AYSE Drive]] are covered with this plating though only plating on the front and sides of the Habitat is able to be polarized. This is to prevent the polarized plate from interfering with communications and sensors.

Latest revision as of 17:57, 6 March 2018

Pseudoscience warning: The following contains some pseudoscience, which may be based upon unverifiable or unconfirmed theories. You have been warned.
Work in progress: The following is a work in progress, and may change drastically over short periods of time. It may contain material not considered "Accepted".

Simulation only: The following does not apply to real life.


Early on in the history of spaceflight, humans learned that space debris and particles can pose a very grave threat to any spacecraft. When traveling at the extremely high velocities typical of the Habitat, even the smallest speck of dust has the potential to become a lethal missile. Thus, the Habitat is protected by a simple yet highly effective defense system, the hull plating.

Details

The Habitat is protected by a series of ablative armour plates. These plates are laminated and spaced away from the Habitat, forming what is known as an "ablative spaced-laminate". It is a combination of several techniques used to protect tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles. It has three ways of stopping otherwise lethal projectiles.

Ablation

Ablative plate consists of steel plate loosely bolted onto the exterior of a tank chassis. When an artillery round is fired at the plate, it breaks off and carries the kinetic energy from the shell along with it. Though the plating on the Habitat is much more advanced than common steel, it shares the same principle. When struck by a meteorite or space debris, the plating is designed to shear away and thus carry away the energy from the impact. Since the newly liberated plate will continue along the same path as the impacting projectile, the ablative armour works only against glancing impacts as a straight-on impact will drive the plate into the wall of the habitat behind it.

To repair an ablative plate after a glancing strike, the damaged section is replaced. Since the plate is attached in small sections, the task is easily performed with minimal resources.

Lamination

The actual plating itself consists of two or more sheets of tungsten. These sheets are separated from each other by a 5" filling of foam. When impacted by a small, high velocity projectile, the exposed tungsten plate will fail, shattering the projectile on impact. These small fragments are then easily stopped by the foam underneath. For better protection, three, or sometimes four, layers of tungsten and foam may be used.

The damage done to the laminate plate is extremely easy to repair. Liquid foam and a small patch are all that is needed; foam is injected into the hole, and the patch is applied over it.

Spacing

Behind the ablative plate is a Whipple shield. A Whipple shield consists of several spaced plates of thin metal. If a large meteorite manages to penetrate the ablative plate, the plate will cause the meteorite to shatter. The spacing allows the meteorite pieces and the ablative plate fragments to disperse somewhat before hitting the side of the Habitat, minimizing damage.

Polarizing

For further protection during meteorite storms, both the ablative plate and the Habitat can be electromagnetically charged by running a strong current through the plate. This will induce a positive charge in the ablative plating. When impacted by large metallic objects, the plating will induce a similar charge on the offending object. Since both the object and the habitat are now charged, they will repel each other; causing both objects to move away from each other and thus avoid, or at least minimize, impact force.

Since this polarization requires a lot of electricity, the ablative plating can only be charged for about 2 hours before it starts draining power from other systems. To recover power, the ablative plate is constructed so that it will generate an electric charge when bombarded with electrons. When the polarization is activated, the charge of the plate naturally attracts electrons, which impact the plate and provide some power. The cloud of charged particles also helps block radiation; thus, the plating may be polarized to ward off electromagnetic storms as well as space debris. This function of the plating is vital to the survival of the astronauts, as they would otherwise be killed by solar flares.

Structure

The plating is normally about 10 cm thick, though double and triple plating will serve to increase the width. It is held about 5 feet from the habitat and comes in plates of about 1.5 meters. The entire Habitat and AYSE Drive are covered with this plating though only plating on the front and sides of the Habitat is able to be polarized. This is to prevent the polarized plate from interfering with communications and sensors.

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