Silver-Oxide/Zinc Battery Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Tool
ID: N241-031Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Silver-Oxide/Zinc Battery Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Tool

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2479741

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Nov 29, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for a research topic titled "Silver-Oxide/Zinc Battery Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Tool". The objective is to develop a man-portable TMDE tool for assessing the health status and remaining useful battery life of Silver-Oxide/Zinc (AgO/Zn) batteries. The tool should provide a cost savings while increasing safety and readiness. Currently, there is a lack of a reliable and accurate way to measure the battery's state of charge, state of health, and remaining useful life. The Navy is specifically interested in a handheld or laptop-installed TMDE tool that can detect early signs of battery degradation and predict the remaining useful life of AgO/Zn batteries. The tool should be non-destructive, user-friendly, and have a graphical user interface (GUI) to display battery condition metrics. The project will be conducted in three phases: Phase I involves developing a concept and establishing feasibility, Phase II focuses on developing and fabricating a prototype, and Phase III involves transitioning the technology for Navy use. The TMDE tool could also have dual-use applications in commercial sectors such as oceanography, offshore oil rig inspection, UAVs, and robotics. The solicitation is closed, and more information can be found on the DOD SBIR website.

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