HSTSS Battery Development for Missile and Ballistic Telemetry Applications
Abstract
The rapid growth in portable and wireless communication products has brought valuable advancements in battery technology. No longer is a battery restricted to a metal container in cylindrical or prismatic format. Today's batteries (both primary and secondary) can be constructed in thin sheets and sealed in foil/plastic laminate packages. Along with improvements in energy density, temperature performance, and environmentally friendly materials, these batteries offer greater packaging options at a significantly lower development cost. Under the Hardened Subminiature Telemetry and Sensor System (HSTSS) Program, these battery technologies have been further developed for high-g telemetry applications. Both rechargeable solid-state lithium-ion polymer and primary lithium manganese dioxide (Li/MnO2) batteries are being developed in conjunction with Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Prototypes of both chemistries have been successfully tested in a ballistic environment, while providing high constant rates of discharge, which is essential to these types of applications. Electrical performance and environmental data are reported.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA377288
Entities
People
- Colin Newnham
- Edward Bukowski
- Lawrence W. Burke
- Neil Scholey
- William Hoge
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory