Describes the considerations given to selection of 20 and 50 A h nickel-cadmium cells and batteries for NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center's Solar Max and Landsat D missions. Results of cell and battery manufacturer testing and improvements in design required by the NASA standard specifications are shown. Operation of 3 batteries in parallel using a single voltage limit/current taper charge control system is described along with suggestions for optimizing life and uniformity. The result of 3 years of in-orbit operation is presented.
The design and application of nickel-cadmium batteries in space
Ueber den Aufbau und die Anwendung von Nickel-Cadmium-Batterien in Raumfahrzeugen
Journal of Power Sources ; 15 , 2-3 ; 119-140
1985
22 Seiten, 10 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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