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Battery study for the Mars Environmental Survey (MESUR) Pathfinder

Abstract

Viewgraphs on the battery study for the Mars Environmental Survey (MESUR) Pathfinder are presented. Topics covered include: MESUR pathfinder introduction; power subsystem concept; battery technology selection; mission battery performance; cell/battery baseline design; charge methodology; and proposed testing.

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Dawson, Stephen F., Otzinger, B., Perrone, D., Distefano, Sal, Halpert, Gerald. 1994-02-01. Battery study for the Mars Environmental Survey (MESUR) Pathfinder. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940023602

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