Lithium-ion batteries for space 2

Purpose
The purpose of this book is to capture and transfer existing expert technical knowledge related to the requirements, design, manufacture, testing, safety, deployment and operation of spacecraft LIB power systems. The level of treatment is based on a practical rather than theoretical approach and characterizes the technical aspects of the entire life cycle of spacecraft LIBs. Each chapter of this book provides comprehensive technical details that will be useful to industry practitioners directly involved in new or existing programs to develop advanced spacecraft LIB-based power systems. In addition, academics engaged in research and development, classroom teaching, hands-on learning and other educational environments will also greatly benefit from the depth and breadth of the book’s content.
The book is also suitable for undergraduate and graduate students who require an industry-oriented treatment of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and battery applications. A significant portion of this book focuses on adjacent LIB markets that are directly applicable to portable electronics, electric vehicles, electric passenger aircraft, stationary power storage, marine and other markets. To achieve these objectives, a broad systems engineering approach towards the implementation of LIB power systems in spacecraft applications is required. Finally, this book provides up-to-date information of practice (SoP) based on relevant space industry experience, providing knowledge that can be used to solve today’s challenges.