Power sources for search and rescue 406 MHz beaconsThe results of a study directed at the selection of a commercially available, safe, low cost, light weight and long storage life battery for search and rescue (Sarsat) 406 MHz emergency beacons are presented. In the course of this work, five electrochemical systems (lithium-manganese dioxide, lithium-carbon monofluoride, lithium-silver vanadium oxide, alkaline cells, and cadmium-mercuric oxide) were selected for limited experimental studies to determine their suitability for this application. Two safe, commercially available batteries (lithium-manganese dioxide and lithium-carbon monofluoride) which meet the near term requirements and several alternatives for the long term were identified.
Document ID
19880024661
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Attia, Alan I. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Perrone, David E. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)