Qinetiq sunscreens aircraft
Qinetiq is here at the Paris Air Show with a new sunscreen for heat-sensitive aircraft.

Qinetiq is here at the Paris Air Show with a new sunscreen for heat-sensitive aircraft. The UK-based research company has developed a new range of solar heat reflective coatings. The so-called low solar load (LSL) technology is aimed at reducing air-conditioning, insulation and heat-resistant materials needs. According to Qinetiq, tests have shown a 35-percent reduction in the heat absorbed by an aircraft’s surface, compared with conventional paints. White surfaces reflect the sun’s visible energy, the company explained in a release, but LSL paint also reflects energy in the infrared spectrum.