METHOD OF OPERATING LITHIUM-ION STORAGE BATTERY INCORPORATED WITH UNPRESSURISED SPACESHIP WITH RADIANT COOLING AND SPACESHIP TO THIS END Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC B64G1/42 B64G1/50 B64G1/22 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to spacecraft power supply. Proposed method comprises charging-discharging of storage batteries, their storage as-charged and voltage equalising. Temperature conditions of storage batteries are controlled by temperature gages, local heaters and radiators. Spaceship incorporates also onboard control unit with computer, stabilised voltage converter and storage battery control device. Said converter incorporates charge-discharge converters and analog transducers of charge-discharge current. Said transducers and gages effect data exchange via storage battery control device with said stabilised voltage converter, thermal control system and computer. The latter incorporates software to correct operation of said converters, local heaters and equalising circuits.

EFFECT: higher efficiency, improved operating performances.

4 cl, 2 dwg