Title :
The Analysis of Voltage-Limited Battery Charging Systems
Author :
Bacher, Joel ; Rusta, Douglas
Author_Institution :
RCA, Astro-Electronics Division, Princeton, N. J. 08540
Abstract :
This paper discusses the techniques and problem areas associated with the charging of sealed secondary batteries for spacecraft, and the operating characteristics of the modified voltage-limited charging system. An approach is described for the characterization of battery parameters. The method of selection of a suitable voltage-temperature limit, with regard to battery parameters and system performance requirements, is described. A 4 ampere-hour battery system is analyzed, and its capability is defined parametrically.
Keywords :
Batteries; Control systems; Data analysis; Satellites; Size control; Space vehicles; System performance; System testing; Temperature; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1968.5408697
