Low-Rate Discharge of Various Electrochemical Batteries for Use with Oceanographic Instruments.

Abstract

The endurance of self-sustained oceanographic instruments is generally limited to battery energy. Tests were initiated to measure the capacities of several types of electrochemical batteries when discharged at temperatures and rates typical of oceanographic use. Battery systems represented are alkaline-manganese dioxide, mercuric-oxide, and lithium-sulphur oxychloride. Results of tests completed so far are presented. A brief overview of those batteries best suited for use with self-sustained oceanographic instruments is included as an appendix. Originator supplied keywords: battery tests, oceanographic power sources--low discharge-rate, deep-sea instrumentation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA153965

Entities

People

  • A. J. Ciesluk
  • B. J. Guest
  • C. D. Marquette
  • G. H. Tupper

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkaline Batteries
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Current Density
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Electrodes
  • Energy
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Low Temperature
  • Mercury Batteries
  • Oceanography
  • Primary Batteries
  • Shelf Life
  • Short Circuits
  • Standards
  • Storage Batteries
  • Transportation

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Oceanography.