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The design and application of nickel-cadmium batteries in spaceThis paper describes the considerations given to selection of 20 and 50 A h nickel-cadmium cells and batteries for NASA/Goddard's Solar Max and Landsat D missions. Results of cell and battery manufacturer testing and improvements in design required by NASA standard specifications are shown. Operation of three batteries in parallel using a single voltage limit/current taper charge control system is described along with suggestions for optimizing life and uniformity. The results of three years of in-orbit operation is presented.
Document ID
19850065943
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1016/0378-7753(85)80067-7
Authors
Halpert, G. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Power Sources
Volume: 15
ISSN: 0378-7753
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
ISSN: 0378-7753
Accession Number
85A48094
Distribution Limits
Public
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