Evaluation Program for Secondary Spacecraft Cells.

Abstract

The evaluation program gathers statistical information concerning cell performance characteristics and limitations which is used by spacecraft power systems planners, designers, and integration teams. Weaknesses discovered in cell design are reported and aid in research and development efforts toward improving the reliability of space batteries. Battery weaknesses encountered in satellite programs such as IMP, NIMBUS, OGO, OAO, and TETR have been studied and remedied through special tests performed at NAD Crane.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 15, 1974
Accession Number
AD0781835

Entities

People

  • D. E. Christy
  • J. D. Harkness

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Life Expectancy (Service Life)
  • Life Tests
  • Performance (Engineering)
  • Reliability
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites