NiCd battery failure analysis
The failure of a nickel cadmium battery undergoing tests is discussed. Reasons for the complete destruction of the battery while undergoing preparation for thermal vacuum testing are given.
Sense, K. A.↗
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Silver-Zinc Battery Separator Material Development
Ethylene/acrylic acid separators for silver zinc battery applications
Kirkland, E. V.↗
Alkaline battery separator characterization studies Quarterly report, 23 Mar. - 23 Jun. 1968
Cycling tests of alkaline battery separator membranes
Kelley, J. J.↗
A 25,000 cycle life battery
Regression analysis of cycle life data for long life 20 ampere hour sealed nickel cadmium battery
Carr, E.↗
Galileo battery
A general discussion of the battery requirements for the Galileo probe is presented. Problems arising from mission changes are emphasized.
Marcoux, L.↗
Testing Battery and Power Systems at the Energy Systems Test Area
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Kris Lee↗
TDRSS Battery Life Cycle Tests Interim Report
The design features of the tracking and data relay satellite system battery are described. Some of the life cycle tests performed on the battery are reported.
Kipp, E. W.↗
Mathematical Storage-Battery Models
Empirical formula represents performance of electrical storage batteries. Formula covers many battery types and includes numerous coefficients adjusted to fit peculiarities of each type. Battery and load parameters taken into account include power density in battery, discharge time, and electrolyte temperature. Applications include electric-vehicle "fuel" gages and powerline load leveling.
Chapman, C. P.↗
Alkaline battery separator characterization studies Quarterly report, 28 Jun. - 28 Sep. 1969
Membrane and absorber screening tests for alkaline battery separators
Kelley, J. J.↗
Basic Setup of Battery Testing System
The setup and testing of battery systems are described. Basic control mode, basic block diagrams and circuitry are given.
Zhang, John↗
Integrated Cryogenic Battery and Electronics Development for Lunar Surface Power Systems
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Brian Holler↗
The NTS-2 nickel-hydrogen battery
Features of the first operational nickel hydrogen battery are described as well as experiences encountered during its testing and installation. Battery performance since launching of the NTS-2 satellite is discussed.
Betz, F.↗
Silver-Zinc Battery Separator Material Development
Ethylene/methyl acrylate copolymer synthesis for silver-zinc battery separators
Kirkland, E. V.↗
Battery Design and Safety
Power is essential for crewed and uncrewed spaceflight operations. Spacecraft batteries are designed and tested to be safe under extreme environmental conditions.
Melvin Abraham↗
Al/Cl2 molten salt battery
Molten salt battery has been developed with theoretical energy density of 5.2 j/kg (650 W-h/lb). Battery, which operates at 150 C, can be used in primary mode or as rechargeable battery. Battery has aluminum anode and chlorine cathode. Electrolyte is mixture of AlCl3, NaCl, and some alkali metal halide such as KCl.
Giner, J.↗
Aluminum chlorine battery
Rechargeable high energy density battery based on aluminum and chlorine carbon electrodes and molten aluminum chloride-alkali chloride eutectic as electrolyte
Giner, J.↗
Ionene membrane battery separator
Ionic transport characteristics of ionenes, insoluble membranes from soluble polyelectrolyte compositions, are studied for possible application in a battery separator. Effectiveness of the thin film of separator membrane essentially determines battery lifetime.
Moacanin, J.↗
Mars Pathfinder Battery Program Status
Sections of this discussion include: a mission overview of the Mars Pathfinder Project; battery requirements; Ag-Zn technology assessment; EM battery performance; and summary and conclusions.
Surampudi, S.↗