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A '''deflector shield''' is a form of ] intended to protect space travellers from charged particles that might otherwise pose cancer or genetic risks. |
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Initially, this was entirely a concept of speculation and fiction, as with the ] used by ] starships in the fictional ] universe. |
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Recently, though, groups have begun research on building actual deflector fields to protect ] astronauts travelling to the ] or ]. |
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A ] in ] group, lead by ], has been experimenting with using a bubble of charged plasma to surround a spacecraft, contained by a fine mesh of superconducting wire.<ref>http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn9567-plasma-bubble-could-protect-astronauts-on-mars-trip.html</ref> |
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Likewise, ] is attempting to design an actual test satellite, which should orbit Earth with a charged plasma field around it.<ref>http://space.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn11623&feedId=online-news_rss20</ref> By the end of 2007, they hope to have tested the concept in a 4 meter-long ] chamber. |
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==Popular Culture== |
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* ]: Plasma based deflector shieds are a common defence for ] warships and personnel. |
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*]/]: ] have deflectors of concentrated psychic energy on absolutely everything. The ] Science Vessel can project a "defensive matrix" on any unit, which negates all but the smallest bit of shrapnel, resulting in only one hitpoint lost per attack. |
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*] and spinoffs: Although the ] were initially portrayed as performing this function as an extension of existing scientific concepts, it is suggested in later incarnations that technology has advanced to a point where standard hull plating protects inhabitants from dangers such as radiation. Deflector shields remain standard for absorbing incoming fire from energy weapons such as ]s however. |
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*]: Deflectors are standard issue on most ships and perform a function similar to that of their Star Trek counterparts, although debate remains among fans as to whether Star Wars shields (designed to absorb laser fire) are comparable to Star Trek shields (where laser fire is described as harmless in comparison to that of a phaser). |
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*]: Allied Jeeps have deflectors on them |
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*] Move used by ] |
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==References== |
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==Further reading== |
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*D. Andrews, “Things To Do While Coasting Through Interstellar Space,” AIAA-2004-3706, 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 11-14, 2004. |
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* A.R. Martin, “Bombardment by Interstellar Material and Its Effects on the Vehicle,” Project Daedalus Final Report (Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 1978): S116–S121. |
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