Title :
Zinc-air batteries for forward field charging
Author :
Atwater, Terrill B.
Author_Institution :
Res., Dev. & Eng. Center, US Army CECOM, Fort Monmouth, NJ, USA
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;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
