Hmmm. Capacitors are kind of silly for low amperage devices like
radios and whatnot. The primary military application of
ultracapacitors is to power rail guns. Current rail gun tech is aimed
at tanks, artillery and naval guns, but this news causes one to
wonder if man-portable rail guns might also be in the works....
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RE: DARPA funds $1.7 million for new ultracapacitor
Posted by wcecsharp@...
10th Jan 2011
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RE: DARPA funds $1.7 million for new ultracapacitor
Posted by tthor
10th Jan 2011
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RE: DARPA funds $1.7 million for new ultracapacitor
Well, they aren't really that silly when you think about it...you can charge them up in almost the blink of an eye compared to normal batteries. That could be a matter between life and death for a soldier who, for example, can't simply replace the battery in their radio or night-vision goggles.
Still, ultracapacitors as a replacement to batteries is a long way off...
Still, ultracapacitors as a replacement to batteries is a long way off...
Posted by wcecsharp@...
10th Jan 2011