Solar Islands Photos

Here are some pictures of the prototype. Click on the image to see full size version:

Aerial view, August 2009:




Setup of a single module test bench:


Aerial view, 13th Dec. 2008:


View of partly inflated foil, 4th Dec. 2008:


View of platform with installed polystyrene spacers, steel cables and connector plates: 20th Nov. 2008:


View of completed torus and completed membrane, 12th June 2008:


Aerial view of almost complete torus (only one segment needs to be placed),
21st May 2008:





View from space on Solar Islands Summer 2008 (external page at flashearth.com)