US Army portable power programs

Citation
R. Hamlen et al., US Army portable power programs, J POWER SOU, 97-8, 2001, pp. 22-24
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics","Environmental Engineering & Energy
Journal title
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
ISSN journal
03787753 → ACNP
Volume
97-8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
22 - 24
Database
ISI
SICI code
0378-7753(200107)97-8:<22:UAPPP>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
This paper describes the recent US Army battery and charger programs aimed at providing Lighter, large-size communications-type primary and rechargeab le batteries that operate over a wide temperature range. It also discusses recent programs aimed at providing for forward charging of batteries, both in vehicles and with systems suitable for a foot soldier. Published by Else vier Science B.V.