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2 unusual facts about Thermal insulation


Minuartia groenlandica

Minuartia groenlandica was studied for use on roof tops for insulation and urban greenery but was unable to tolerate drought for long enough to be used successfully.

Thermal insulation

Low thermal conductivity is equivalent to high insulating capability (R-value).


Building insulation

While the majority of insulation in buildings is for thermal purposes, the term also applies to acoustic insulation, fire insulation, and impact insulation (e.g. for vibrations caused by industrial applications).

TransHab

TransHab's inflatable shell consisted of multiple layers of blanket insulation, protection from orbital and meteoroid debris, an optimized restraint layer and a redundant bladder with a protective layer.


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