TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Air Platform, Ground/Sea Vehicles, Electronics, Space Platforms, Weapons

ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PMA-265 - F/A-18 E/F Hornet, ACAT I; F-35 - Joint Strike Fighter, ACAT I

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OBJECTIVE: Develop a pulse power energy storage device for use on tactical aircrafts.

DESCRIPTION: The Navy has various programs and proposed upgrades (JSF, F/A-18E/F/G) that hold high promise in providing revolutionary gains in warfighting capability. These programs will place extraordinary demands on electrical power and energy storage devices. Innovative research is required to develop a 1-2 volt, 5-l0 KW/KG high-energy density energy storage device. The discharge should be linear between 500-1000 amps for 1-5 seconds. In addition, it should have a 20C-100C charge rate, operate in an aircraft environment specified in MIL-STD-810 including temperature range from -40C to +71C, altitude to 65,000 feet and carrier based high vibration and G loads. The cycle life should be greater than 10,000 charge-discharge operations.

PHASE I: Define and design pulse power energy storage device with the ability to meet or exceed the proposed characteristics.

PHASE II: Design, develop, and demonstrate the pulse power energy storage device. Demonstrate discharge and charging rates of the device.

PHASE III: Support packaging and deployment of the pulse power energy storage device to the aircraft platforms.

PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL/DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: The pulse power energy storage device can be utilized by multiple commercial users. Applications include starting trucks and automobiles, fuel cell system power regulation, and use in electric cars to limit the breaking regenerative effects.

REFERENCES:
1. http://www.maxwell.com/ultracapacitors/technical-support/index.asp.

2. https://www.koldban.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=4.

KEYWORDS: Pulse Power; Energy Storage Device: Aircraft Power; Electrical Power.

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