Logistical Impact Study of Photovoltaic Power Converter Technology to the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps

Abstract

The purpose of this MBA Project was to analyze the logistical and fiscal impact of replacing selected disposable batteries with rechargeable batteries and photovoltaic power converter chargers within Army and Marine Corps infantry battalions. This project was conducted with the sponsorship and assistance XVIII Airborne Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, Fleet Numerical, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The goal of this project was to identify how this new technology could be incorporated into current combat gear and what impact such an incorporation of the technology would have in decreasing the infantryman's combat load, reducing expenditures on batteries, and relieving the overall logistical burden for the subject services.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA429333

Entities

People

  • James S. Whiteker
  • Jason A. Hamilton
  • Steven A. Sablan

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Battery Chargers
  • Business Administration
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Energy
  • Logistics
  • Military Applications
  • Military Science
  • Power Converters
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Panels
  • Target Designators
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.