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Mar 1989
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989stin...8922984k&link_type=abstract
In NASA, Lewis Research Center, Space Electrochemical Research and Technology Conference p 3 (SEE N89-22982 16-44)
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Nickel Cadmium Batteries, Nickel Hydrogen Batteries, Quality Control, Separators, Spacecraft Power Supplies, Earth Observing System (Eos), Mariner Mark 2 Spacecraft, Mars Observer, Noaa Satellites, Topex
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A brief overview of the current set of unmanned missions that are currently in operation and those planned for the next 5 to 10 years was presented. The important role of batteries in the development of successful missions was discussed. The workhorse battery, the NiCd, and its use throughout historical missions was explored. Its role on Observers and Landers was discussed, and the success those batteries had. The recent events in the issues of quality and life for NiCd batteries were discussed. These discussions focused on the current design activities for Mars Observer (MO), TOPEX, and Mariner Mark II. Separator selection and the need for uniform testing procedures to develop a quality battery product that can perform to mission requirements were discussed. The recent experiences with the GRO battery failure and the other events have led JPL to the decision to develop a testing program in conjunction with other NASA centers to determine the best separator material for these two missions. The decision for separator material and battery design must be made a year from now. Thus there will not be time to perform a total 2-year accelerated test. The JPL plan for coping with this compromise was discussed. A discussion of where NiH2 batteries are beginning to have an impact and the difficulties with their implementation were addressed. Such missions at Earth Observing System (EOS) and the NOAA series of satellites rely upon NiH2 for success but were not chosen for TOPEX or MO due to their large volume requirements.
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