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Viking lander battery performance, degradation, and reconditioning

Conference · · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5161774
On July 20 and September 3, 1976, Viking Landers 1 and 2 touched down on the surface of Mars. Prior to launch each lander, including its batteries was subjected to a sterilization temperature of 233 F for 54 hours. The results of battery performance, degradation and reconditioning are presented, including charge/discharge cycles, reconditioning technique, temperature history, early and current capacity. A brief description of the power system operation is also included.
Research Organization:
Martin Marietta Corp, Denver, Colo, USA
OSTI ID:
5161774
Report Number(s):
CONF-810812-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

25 ENERGY STORAGE
250902* -- Energy Storage-- Batteries-- Performance & Testing
250904 -- Energy Storage-- Batteries-- Other Applications
BATTERY CHARGING
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
METAL-METAL OXIDE BATTERIES
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
PERFORMANCE
POWER SYSTEMS
SPACE VEHICLES
VEHICLES
VIKING SPACE PROBES