Patent ID: 8524621
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: B32B,B64B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A laminate material suitable for a hull of a lighter-than-air vehicle able to reach tropospheric and stratospheric heights comprising: at least one monofilament yarn layer; a polymeric film layer adjacent to said at least one monofilament layer; a metallized coating adjacent to said polymeric film layer opposite said at least one monofilament yarn layer; and a clear film cover layer adjacent to said metallized coating wherein said clear film cover layer forms an exterior of the hull, said clear film cover layer comprising a fluorescent dye, wherein said metallized coating reflects solar radiation in the ultraviolet, visible and near infrared regions, said clear film cover layer acts as an emitter of solar radiation in the mid to far infrared regions and said fluorescent dye enhances reflectivity so as to minimize heat build-up in the laminate material.