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Spinoff story
Solar Screen
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Coughlin Solar screens block out 70 to 80 percent of heat and glare that normally penetrates window glass, thus substantially reducing air conditioning costs. Screen looks like tinted glass but actually is finely woven fiberglass fabric designed to admit light while blocking heat. Available in six colors and guaranteed by manufacturer for 10 years, these Skylab derived screens have winter as well as summer utility; their tight weave provides an exterior layer of insulation and also reflects some interior heat back into the room.