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Spinoff story
Backpack Mounted Power Display
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
At request of Inyo National Forest personnel, NASA's Lewis Research Center also developed a back pack system. Lightweight solar cell pack charges batteries for portable two-way radios used by trail guards who are on patrol for as much as two weeks at a time. Guards want continuous communications with the District Station, but battery capacity precludes such operation. With solar cell power supply guards can use radios 24 hours a day.