Space Shuttle CRV Bipolar Metal Hydride Battery 2004-01-3189
An account of the work at Electro Energy, Inc. involving the development of a battery for NASA's Crew Rescue Vehicle (CRV) is given. Test data is presented both at the sub-stack level (6V) as well as the full module level (30 V). Based on these results, a design for the full-sized battery is described along with improvements at the cell level intended to enhance cycle life.
