Physt said:
berkeman said:It needs to be a lot thicker and heavier when it is a flat piece of material. That's why you don't see many flat surfaces on pressurized vessels...
The Earth's atmosphere extends about 100 kilometers (62 miles) above the surface, but it gradually thins out as you go higher into space. The exact thickness of the Earth's atmosphere in space is difficult to determine, but it is estimated to be around 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) at the outermost layer.
The ozone layer is a region in the Earth's stratosphere that contains high levels of ozone gas, which helps protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The thickness of the ozone layer varies, but it is typically around 10-20 kilometers (6-12 miles) thick.
The thickness of a spacesuit can vary depending on its purpose and the materials used. Generally, a spacesuit can range from 0.3 to 1.5 centimeters (0.1 to 0.6 inches) thick. This thickness is enough to provide insulation and protection from the extreme temperatures and vacuum of space.
The International Space Station's outer hull is made up of multiple layers of materials, including aluminum, Kevlar, and other composites. The thickness of the outer hull varies from 4.5 to 20 centimeters (1.8 to 7.9 inches), with thicker sections in areas that are more prone to micro meteorite impacts.
The Van Allen radiation belts are two doughnut-shaped regions of high-energy particles that are trapped by the Earth's magnetic field. The inner belt is typically 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) thick, while the outer belt can vary in thickness, ranging from 5,000 to 60,000 kilometers (3,100 to 37,000 miles).