The Hubble Space Telescope nickel-hydrogen battery design

Nawrocki, D. E.; Armantrout, J. D.; Standlee, D. J.; Baker, R. C.; Lanier, J. R.

Details are presented of the HST (Hubble Space Telescope) battery cell, battery package, and module mechanical and electrical designs. Also included are a summary of acceptance, qualification, and vibration tests and thermal vacuum testing. Unique details of battery cell charge retention performance characteristics associated with prelaunch hold conditions are discussed. Special charge control methods to minimize thermal dissipation during pad charging operations are summarized. This module design meets all NASA fracture control requirements for manned missions.

Document ID

19910053451

Document Type

Conference Paper

Authors

Nawrocki, D. E. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Sunnyvale, CA, United States)

Armantrout, J. D. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc. Sunnyvale, CA, United States)

Standlee, D. J. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Sunnyvale, CA, United States)

Baker, R. C. (Eagle-Picher Industries Joplin, MO, United States)

Lanier, J. R. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)

Date Acquired

August 15, 2013

Publication Date

January 1, 1990

Subject Category

Meeting Information

Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference(Reno, NV)

Distribution Limits

Public

Other

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