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Preliminary Investigation on Battery Sizing Investigation for Thrust Vector Control on Ares I and Ares V Launch VehiclesAn investigation into the merits of battery powered Electro Hydrostatic Actuation (EHA) for Thrust Vector Control (TVC) of the Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles is described. A top level trade study was conducted to ascertain the technical merits of lithium-ion (Li-ion) and thermal battery performance to determine the preferred choice of an energy storage system chemistry that provides high power discharge capability for a relatively short duration.
Document ID
20110007153
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Miller, Thomas B. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 2011
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
E-17478
NASA/TM-2011-216899
Report Number: E-17478
Report Number: NASA/TM-2011-216899
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 136905.08.05.08.05.03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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