Zinc-air batteries for forward field charging

Author

Atwater, Terrill B.

Author_Institution

Res., Dev. & Eng. Center, US Army CECOM, Fort Monmouth, NJ, USA

Volume

13

Issue

9

fYear

1998

Firstpage

36

Lastpage

38

Abstract

In order to realize the operational and service cost savings through the use of rechargeable batteries, the dismounted soldier is burdened with the weight, volume and/or charging logistics of the batteries. By providing the soldier with a high energy density source and a lightweight compact battery charger, the burden imposed by rechargeable batteries in the forward field can be minimized. Zinc-air batteries have the potential for meeting the energy demands of forward battlefield charging. They are attitude insensitive, have a high specific energy and are inherently inexpensive, lightweight and safe.

Keywords

battery chargers; economics; military equipment; secondary cells; zinc; Zn; Zn-air batteries; charging logistics; energy demands; forward battlefield; high energy density source; lightweight compact battery charger; operational cost savings; rechargeable batteries; service cost savings; volume; weight; Batteries; Consumer electronics; Costs; Defense industry; Electronics industry; Lithium compounds; Logistics; Manganese; Nickel; Power engineering and energy;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8985

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/62.715538

Filename

715538