Low-cost sheet-based insulation with switchable thermal properties for use in radiation dominated environments

Abstract

Disclosed is A dynamic insulation system that includes a base, one or more slats, a cap, and an inflator. The base is attached to one end of the one or more slats. The cap is attached to the second end of the one or more slats.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A dynamic insulation system comprising:
 a base   one or more slats attached at a first end to the base;   a cap attached to a second end of the one or more slats; and   an inflator.   
     
     
         2 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more slats have an uninflated position. 
     
     
         3 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more slats have an inflated position that is different from the uninflated position. 
     
     
         4 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 3 , wherein to be positioned in the inflated position the base and the cap move relative to each other. 
     
     
         5 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 2 , further comprises:
 an indicator.   
     
     
         6 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 5 , wherein the indicator communicates with a temperature sensor. 
     
     
         7 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 1 , wherein the position of the slats changes their insulative properties. 
     
     
         8 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more slats combine to create a panel. 
     
     
         9 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 1 , wherein the panel is sized to fit and attach to one or more trusses. 
     
     
         10 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 9 , further comprises:
 a phase change material.   
     
     
         11 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 10 , wherein the phase change material is positioned above the panel. 
     
     
         12 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 9 , wherein the phase change material is positioned below the panel. 
     
     
         13 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 9 , wherein the panel is positioned above existing insulation. 
     
     
         14 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 9 , wherein the panels can be positioned on an inside portion of the outside truss. 
     
     
         15 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 9  wherein the panels can be positioned on an inside truss. 
     
     
         16 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 6 , wherein the indicator actuates the inflator. 
     
     
         17 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 16  wherein the indicator actuates the inflator based on the internal temperature reading. 
     
     
         18 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 17  wherein the indicator actuates the inflator based on the external temperature. 
     
     
         19 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 18 , wherein the indicator actuates the inflator based on the difference between the external temperature and the internal temperature. 
     
     
         20 . The dynamic insulation system of  claim 18 , wherein the indicator actuates the inflator based on the difference between the external temperature and the internal temperature and machine learning.