Tag: power supply
Horizon Introduces a Lightweight Fuel cell for UAVs
A compact fuel cell power system recently introduced by Singapore based Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies offers up to four times the endurance capability of advanced lithium...
Lightweight Portable Power
Electrical power supply continues to be a major challenge to military planners, particularly when extended dismounted operations are required. New innovations introduced by several...
BAE Systems Unveil Vehicle Power Management System
BAE Systems has developed a prototype advanced power management system designed to provide military tactical wheeled vehicles with substantial capacity to generate electric power,...
Power Sources and Batteries for Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) Vehicles
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While the electrical and mechanical components of hybrid vehicles are reasonably mature, the main obstacle for full Hybrid Electric...
GD883 Diesel Power Pack
The GD883 diesel engine, paired with Renk RK325 automatic transmission, comprises the Merkava Mk4 powerpack. Produced under cooperation between MTU and general Dynamics Land...
Military Applications of Fuel Cell Technologies
Fuel cells offer significant savings of loads, in weight and volume, compared to conventional power sources. For example, a 13 pack BA-5590 batteries weigh...
Power Sources For Future Infantry Suites
Several programs are currently underway in the USA to support Land warrior and Future Force Warrior programs with durable, long-lasting supply of electrical power....
Power Sources – Logistics Lessons Learned from Iraq 2003
Portable Electrical Power
Battery Supplies and Logistics Lessons Learned in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003
Battery shortage limited US military operations and caused changes to combat plans. Army is now...
Logistics of Military Rechargeable Battery
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Monitoring State of Charge (SoC)
"Smart" monitoring of effective battery power is a significant aspect for military use, but it...
Logistic Aspects of Military Batteries
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Primary batteries, particularly those made from lithium can deliver up to eight times the watt-hour capacity of conventional rechargeable...
Self Recharging Packages
The US Army is funding development of photovoltaic technology by Konarka Technologies, providing lightweight, flexible and scalable source of renewable power. These new developments...
Energy Harvesting Programs for Military Use
The development of longer life, lighter and thinner batteries is some of the challenges facing battery manufacturers in programs such as the Land Warrior...
