Concha M. Reid
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Concha M. Reid is a researcher specializing in advanced energy storage systems for aerospace applications, with a particular focus on lithium-ion battery technologies designed for space exploration. Her work has made meaningful contributions to NASA's efforts to develop reliable power solutions for some of its most ambitious missions, including the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, the Ares Crew Launch Vehicle, and Extravehicular Activity systems intended for lunar exploration. Reid's research encompasses both the performance evaluation of emerging battery chemistries — such as lithium iron phosphate cells — and the rigorous life-cycle testing of flight-qualified battery systems under demanding environmental conditions. Her 2004 study on low-temperature life-cycle testing of lithium-ion batteries for low-Earth-orbiting spacecraft demonstrated the long-term viability of these systems for sustained aerospace missions, while her 2007 evaluation of lithium iron phosphate cells directly informed NASA's Exploration mission power architecture. Though her citation counts remain modest — reflecting the highly specialized and mission-critical nature of her field — her contributions represent foundational engineering work that underpins the safety and reliability of crewed and uncrewed space systems. Researchers working at the intersection of electrochemical engineering and aerospace power systems will find her studies valuable reference points.
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