DocumentCode
893446
Title
Silent energy source for tactical applications
Author
Taschek, Walter G. ; Jacobs, Richard
Author_Institution
US Army Belvoir, Fort Belvoir, VA, USA
Volume
8
Issue
5
fYear
1993
fDate
5/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
25
Lastpage
28
Abstract
Power source requirements for the Soldier System, which includes all items/equipment worn, consumed, or carried by the soldier in the field for his or her individual use, are discussed. The use of fuel cells, which offer silence and high efficiency, is considered. It is concluded that the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell coupled with a good hydrogen source offers a very attractive power source for the Soldier System and for other portable requirements needing power in the range of 50 to 500 W.<>
Keywords
fuel cells; military equipment; power supplies to apparatus; 50 to 500 W; Soldier System; fuel cells; portable requirements; power source; proton exchange membrane; silent energy source; tactical applications; Batteries; Chemical technology; Command and control systems; Computer displays; Control systems; Engines; Fuel cells; Jacobian matrices; Power system protection; Weapons;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0885-8985
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/62.212582
Filename
212582
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