GAC featured in GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News) regarding GAC’s plans (in collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory) to produce a user-friendly software model called Dakota to predict the long-term behavior of advanced rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries in aerospace applications.
From the article:
The development of the Dakota model for Li-based batteries will enable managers, satellite designers and cell manufacturers to predict performance and life of a cell or battery; to simulate physical changes during operation, e.g., cell imbalance; to optimize cell / battery designs and configurations; to assess capability for a cell or battery design to meet a specific mission requirement; to monitor and manage battery flight operations for long-term success; to assess new cell / battery technologies; to design and size power subsystems; and to potentially map and simulate manufacturing processes. In addition to aerospace applications, the Dakota model will be adaptable for predicting the performance and life of terrestrial applications such as electric vehicle batteries.
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