Logistical impact study of photovoltaic power converter technology to the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps
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Authors
Whiteker, James S.
Sablan, Steven A.
Hamilton, Jason A.
Subjects
Solar power
Photovoltaics
Rechargeable batteries
Logistics
BA-5590
BB- 390
BB-2590
PVPCT
Photovoltaics
Rechargeable batteries
Logistics
BA-5590
BB- 390
BB-2590
PVPCT
Advisors
Tudor, Ron B.
Eaton, Donald R.
Shank, John K.
Date of Issue
2004-12
Date
December 2004
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
The purpose of this MBA Project was to analyze the logistical and fiscal impact of replacing selected disposable batteries with rechargeable batteries and photovoltaic power converter chargers within Army and Marine Corps infantry battalions. This project was conducted with the sponsorship and assistance XVIII Airborne Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, Fleet Numerical, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The goal of this project was to identify how this new technology could be incorporated into current combat gear and what impact such an incorporation of the technology would have in decreasing the infantryman's combat load, reducing expenditures on batteries, and relieving the overall logistical burden for the subject services.
Type
Thesis
Description
MBA Professional Report
Series/Report No
Department
Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
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NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
xvi, 93 p. : col. ill.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.