UPS has various meanings in the NASA category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of UPS in NASA.
A device placed in series with the supply of power from the utility which contains energy storage such that the supply of power from the UPS is continuous even when the utility supply is removed. While battery-based energy storage is the most common, flywheel-based energy storage is gaining in popularity due to the reduced maintenance cost.
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