25-Ah Li Ion Cell for the Mars 2001 Lander

1999-01-2640

08/02/1999

Event
34th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
Authors Abstract
Content
BlueStar Advanced Technology Corporation (BATC) as part of its participation in the USAF/NASA Li Ion Battery Development Consortium has developed a candidate 25-Ah cell for the Mars 2001 Lander. Although the capacity and cycle life requirements for this application are relatively modest, the low temperature performance (−20°C) and pulse discharge requirements (60A) are somewhat more challenging. Geometric requirements within the spacecraft also constrain the cell design leading to a cell with an aspect ratio quite different from those 25-Ah Li ion cells previously developed by BATC. The design of this cell and its compliance with the performance requirements of the mission will be discussed.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-2640
Pages
7
Citation
Bruce, G., Edwards, S., and Jurincic, C., "25-Ah Li Ion Cell for the Mars 2001 Lander," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-2640, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-2640.
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Published
Aug 2, 1999
Product Code
1999-01-2640
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English