DSCS II. Battery Anomaly Investigation Satellites 9437 and 9438.

Abstract

This report presents a description of the anomalous behavior of the electric power subsystems of DSCS II Satellites 9437 and 9438, and of the investigations conducted to determine the cause of the anomalies. These investigations include ground test simulations using flight-configuration batteries, component level testing, and analyses of components and systems. The investigations are described and the results discussed. The study concludes that the anomalous behavior was the result of battery cell short circuiting. The cause of the short circuiting is identified as excessive overcharge, its cause and the corrective actions taken are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 1980
Accession Number
ADA087390

Entities

People

  • Charles Lurie
  • Paul Bauer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cellular Structures
  • Data Acquisition
  • Digital Data
  • Electric Power
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Exchangers
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster