Re: [amsat-bb] AO-40 Update, 2004-02-03

[Peter Guelzow <peter.guelzow@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Kevin,

> " The Main Battery is composed of 20 cells of 40 Ahr capacity, for a 22-28 VDC 
> supply. These rectangular cells are from a terrestrial application, but have 
> been very well characterized for space service."   rectangular cells....

This is *exactly* what we are flying as the main battery.
They were also space rated, but are not commercially available.

73s Peter DB2OS


----
Sent via amsat-bb@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe amsat-bb" to Majordomo@amsat.org