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Control Algorithms Charge Batteries Faster
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Advanced Power Electronics Corporation of Orlando, Florida, partnered with Glenn Research Center through the SBIR program to develop an advanced power converter for space systems. The company incorporated control algorithms created through the partnership into a solar charger that charges batteries 30 percent faster than comparative devices.