Accession Number:
AD0262008
Title:
DEVELOPMENT OF A LIGHTWEIGHT, WATER-ACTIVATED BATTERY FOR A SUPERHET RADIOSONIDE
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERY CO MADISON WIS RAY-O-VAC DIV
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Report Date:
1960-07-30
Pagination or Media Count:
1.0
Abstract:
A program was set up to develop a lighweight, water-activated battery for a Superhet radiosonde. Experience obtained from the fulfillment of production contracts of similar battery packs was utilized to arrive at a battery having the required capacity, and possessing a reliable construction at a reasonable cost. The final design was a battery pack 2-12 in. in height, 6-716 in. long and 4-1116 in. wide weighing approximately 560 g dry and 875 g activated. Average capacities are 188 min at moderate temperature, 207 min at low and high-low temperature tests. Author