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What if the shield gets damaged? Methods of self-assembly and [http://phys.org/news/2012-10-scientists-defects-materials.html self-healing] are currently being explored and could probably be of some help. | What if the shield gets damaged? Methods of self-assembly and [http://phys.org/news/2012-10-scientists-defects-materials.html self-healing] are currently being explored and could probably be of some help. | ||
'''Challenges''' | |||
* Initiation: [...] | |||
* Healing: Atmospheric shields that shelter whole cities are threatened by gusting wind, changing air pressure, rain, lightning and other meteorologic phenomena. The shield is monitored permanently by laser systems. Fraction causing tension is treated by ultra-short (attosecond) laser pulses generating new or manipulating existing phonons (quasi particle, collective molecule vibrations). Usually fractions can't be stopped. The lasers tweak phonons to prevent fraction expansion while other beams promote healing with particles from the support layer above. In some circumstances (starting helicopters and air plains) the lasers must cut openings and pulverizing the lose chunk. During thunderstorms, lasers create thin plasma channels which act as [http://phys.org/news/2012-03-laser-lightning-rod-electricity.html lightning conductor]. That way, the lightning is guided onto the ground through a opening in the shield leaving the rest of the dome unharmed. | |||
* Fresh air supply: like for water, natural gas, electricity and telecommunication, there are now networks to deliver treated ACC air mixed with oxygen and evacuate carbon dioxide and new pollutants. Captured carbon dioxide is filtered and transformed into new graphene flakes. | |||
'''African versions''' | |||
Due to the harsh climatic conditions GUR developed additional shield layers that act as solar panels and change its translucence on demand (laser excitation with different frequency) forming a more comfortable micro climate. To prevent built up of heat over day time, the African city domes form openings at the top to let escape hot air. The suction effect powers the nearby ACC wind turbine. | |||
Rain water that runs down the shield is collected at ground level and guided into underground reservoirs. | |||
===Personal shields=== | ===Personal shields=== | ||
Personal shield are composed of many little generators, sensors and storages for modified graphene flakes. | Personal shield are composed of many little generators, sensors and storages for modified graphene flakes. | ||
The shield collapses either when graphene flakes or energy is consumed. In idle mode the shield keeps operating for several hours. | |||
As the wearer moves the graphene barrier becomes adapted. | As the wearer moves the graphene barrier becomes adapted. | ||
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A neuro-link can be used to switch on and off sections at the hands and feet allowing users to exchange things or to guard against land mines. | A neuro-link can be used to switch on and off sections at the hands and feet allowing users to exchange things or to guard against land mines. | ||
The newest generation allows users to combine their shields in stationary situations. Also, the flakes are now manufactured in a way that they enhance their bonding strength as more Watt is spend. WCGs tries to improve the shield technology even more by maintaining graphene's | The newest generation allows users to combine their shields in stationary situations. Also, the flakes are now manufactured in a way that they enhance their bonding strength as more Watt is spend. WCGs tries to improve the shield technology even more by maintaining graphene's supraconductor property with an adapted [https://www.google.de/search?q=graphene+doping doping] recipe. | ||
Due to high electron density and extreme mechanical pressure, next generations of shields are thought to show someday phase transitions also changing light absorption behavior and therefor its color. Inside the Oniverse this is called PT armor by some anime fans in homage to PS armor. | |||
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