A Battery for Arctic Radio Repeater Systems.

Abstract

The effect of temperature on the working voltage of air depolarized cells (Model 608z, 2000 Ah) at various stages of discharge has been investigated. Discharge currents of 0.2 to 1.0 A at temperatures from 20 C to -55 C were examined as were the effects of increasing the electrolyte concentration from 22% to 27% and 29% KOH. The results confirm that air depolarized cells can form a suitable power source for an unattended 30 W radio repeater station in the arctic if the cells are connected in a series/parallel arrangement such that the current drain from each cell does not greatly exceed 0.2 A. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA079585

Entities

People

  • William A. Armstrong
  • William D. Barnes

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Communication Equipment
  • Electrolytes
  • Fresh Water
  • Hydroxides
  • Instructions
  • Low Temperature
  • National Security
  • Potassium
  • Power
  • Radio Repeaters
  • Repeaters
  • Security
  • Voltage Regulators
  • Water

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  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
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