NASA NTRS · 19880001646
Nickel hydrogen low Earth orbit test program update and status
Abstract
The current status of nickel-hydrogen (NiH2) testing ongong at NWSC, Crane In, and The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, Ca are described. The objective of this testing is to develop a database for NiH2 battery use in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and support applications in Medium Altitude Orbit (MAO). Individual pressure vessel-type cells are being tested. A minimum of 200 cells (3.5 in diameter and 4.5 in diameter) are included in the test, from four U.S. vendors. As of this date (Nov. 18, 1986) approximately 60 cells have completed preliminary testing (acceptance, characterization, and environmental testing) and have gone into life cycling.
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Badcock, C. C., Donley, S. W., Felts, A. B., Haag, R. L.. 1987-09-01. Nickel hydrogen low Earth orbit test program update and status. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880001646
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