Fuel Cells for Battlefield Applications

Fuel cells can be used for a variety of military missions in future battlefield applications, including robot-based applications UGV- and UAV-based reconnaissance, 

2 Deployment of Fuel Cells in UAVs Acting as Electronic Drones Capable of Providing Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Intelligence Gathering, and Missile Attack Capabilities 

1 Fuel Cell Requirements for Electronic Attack Drones 

Fuel cells with unique design concepts can be developed with an emphasis on reliability, weight, size, and power capability. Fuel cells with power capacities exceeding 5 kW, minimum weight, compact size, and operational lives exceeding 10,000 h are possible. The weight and size will be compatible with the payload capacity of the drone. Fuel cells with closed-cycle operation are best suited for this particular pilotless vehicle. 

It appears from these data that terrorist activities are at their peak during the months of January, October, November, and December. To avoid physical injuries, property damage, and battlefield death, it is absolutely necessary to undertake counter-IED activities regardless of month or year. Battlefield commanders are looking for efficient and reliable counter-IED equipment with minimum cost, size, weight, and power consumption. Whether the counter-IED equipment is carried by a foot soldier or a heavily armored carrier, the specified design requitements are essential for a cost-effective and reliable operation in the battlefield. 

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