15-year battery sought for civilian, military satellites.Production of a relatively lightweight battery with an operating life of 15 years in space is the goal of Yardney Technical Products Inc. of Pawcatuck, Conn., and its subsidiary, Lithion Inc. These companies are working on modifications to lithium-ion batteries Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. They are currently one of the most popular types of battery for portable electronics, with one of the best energy-to-weight ratios, no that include cutting edge monitoring and equalization In communications, techniques used to reduce distortion and compensate for signal loss (attenuation) over long distances. systems that particularly would be applicable to satellites that are being developed for space-based ballistic missile defense Missile defence is an air defence system, weapon program, or technology involved in the detection, tracking, interception and destruction of attacking missiles. Originally conceived as a defence against nuclear-armed ICBMs, its application has broadened to include shorter-ranged . Officials, however, point out that improved lithium-ion batteries have application in cell phone towers, autos, emergency equipment and uninterruptible power systems Uninterruptible power system A system that provides protection against commercial power failure and variations in voltage and frequency. Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) have a wide variety of applications where unpredictable changes in commercial power . [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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