Find Optimal Configurations for Galactic Cosmic Ray Protection

This challenge is seeking solutions that either make use of active shielding (electrostatic or magnetic) or passive shielding by layering different types of materials. The focus of the challenge will be to maximize the radiation protection while keeping parasitic mass as low as possible.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Total Cash Prizes Offered: $29,000
Type of Challenge: Creative (design & multimedia)
Submission Start: 04/30/2015 04:00 AM ET
Submission End: 06/29/2015 11:59 PM ET

This challenge is externally hosted.

You can view the challenge details here: https://www.innocentive.com/ar/challenge/9933638

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Find Optimal Configurations for Galactic Cosmic Ray Protection

This challenge is seeking solutions that either make use of active shielding (electrostatic or magnetic) or passive shielding by layering different types of materials. The focus of the challenge will be to maximize the radiation protection while keeping parasitic mass as low as possible.​

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Challenge Details

This challenge is externally hosted.

This challenge is seeking solutions that either make use of active shielding (electrostatic or magnetic) or passive shielding by layering different types of materials. The focus of the challenge will be to maximize the radiation protection while keeping parasitic mass as low as possible.