Universal Battery Charger
Abstract
The Universal Battery Charger (UBC) fills the power and energy gap created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, by providing a single charging solution capable of providing power to handheld communication devices and a suite of military batteries. The UBC charging solution is suited for the squad and platoon and intended for use in the most austere operating environments and can draw power from wall outlets, vehicle power, and solar power sources. The UBC enables dismounted Soldiers to execute their missions with fewer battery resupplies, thus reducing the logistical burden associated with moving fuel and primary (disposable) batteries. Develops the vehicle integration kits that allow for the UBC to be mounted on vehicle platforms. The UBC capability also allows dismounted Soldiers to operate independently for longer missions without being tethered to a large generator, vehicle, or supply train. This effort is consistent with the Operational Energy ICD (26 April 2012) and the Universal Battery Charger CPD (27 May 2015). Justification: Beginning in FY18, funding for Integrated Soldier Power Data System-Core (ISPDS-C) was realigned from Program Element: 0604827A (Soldier Systems - Warrior Dem/Val)/Project S65 (Soldier Power). FY18 RDTE funding develops battery power solutions suited for not only the individual Soldier and the team and squad.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- EY4_0604827A_5_2040_PB_2018
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