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Alternative Transparent Coating Lotus Suitable for Optics with Vacuum Deposition Layer
An issued NASA patent from the Technology Transfer catalog.
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Overview
NASA instrumentation is at risk for contamination from dusty space environments. Additionally, contamination from water and ice buildup can affect instrumentation function. The innovation of the LOTUS coating prevents contamination on sensitive surfaces, like optics, that cannot be cleaned during space missions.