Sodium-sulfur batteries for spacecraft energy storage
Abstract
Power levels for future space missions will be much higher than are presently attainable using nickel-cadmium and nickel-hydrogen batteries. Development of a high energy density rechargeable battery is essential in being able to provide these higher power levels without tremendous weight penalties. Studies conducted by both the Air Force and private industry have identified the sodium-sulfur battery as the best candidate for a next generation battery system. The advantages of the sodium-sulfur battery over the nickel-cadmium battery are discussed.
- Publication:
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1985 Goddard Space Flight Center Battery Workshop (date)
- Pub Date:
- September 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986batt.work...19D
- Keywords:
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- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- Energy Storage;
- Flux Density;
- Recharging;
- Sodium Sulfur Batteries;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Corrosion Resistance;
- Electrodes;
- Failure Analysis;
- Life (Durability);
- Liquids;
- Solar Arrays;
- User Requirements;
- Weight Reduction;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering