Portable power source needs of the future Army-batteries and fuelcells |
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Authors: | Jacobs R. Christopher H. Hamlen R. Rizzo R. Paur R. Gilman S. |
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Affiliation: | CECOM, Ft. Belvoir, VA, USA; |
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Abstract: | This paper describes the US Army's future needs for silent portable power in the area of batteries and fuel cells. These needs will continue to increase as a result of the introduction of newer types of equipment, the increasing digitization of the battlefield, and future integrated Soldier Systems. Current battery programs are aimed at improved, low-cost primary batteries, and rechargeable batteries with increased energy densities. The Army fuel cell program aimed at portable systems capable of the order of 150 W is also described |
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