Abstract: A superconducting magnetic energy storage system (SMES). The SMES includes a toroidally wound super conducting magnet having a toroidal magnetic core with a charging winding and a discharging winding. The charging winding and discharging winding are wound on the toroidal magnetic core. The SMES also includes a DC power source, the DC power source operable to provide DC current to the charging winding of the toroidally wound superconducting magnet, and a modulator operably connected to the DC power source and the charging winding, the modulator operable to modulate at least a portion of the DC current applied to the charging winding of the superconducting magnet. The energy is stored in a magnetic field of the superconducting magnet by applying a current to the charging winding of the superconducting magnet, and energy is withdrawn from the magnetic field by a current flowing in the discharging winding.

Abstract: A garment for long duration waste removal includes, among other things, a containment layer, a containment interface defining a passage, a storage container extending from the containment interface, and a cleansing member routed through the passage, and into the storage container. The cleansing member is moveable relative to the containment layer to remove solid waste. A waste management system for long duration vehicle operations is also disclosed.

Abstract: A superconducting magnetic energy storage system (SMES). The SMES includes a toroidally wound super conducting magnet having a toroidal magnetic core with a charging winding and a discharging winding. The charging winding and discharging winding are wound on the toroidal magnetic core. The SMES also includes a DC power source, the DC power source operable to provide DC current to the charging winding of the toroidally wound superconducting magnet, and a modulator operably connected to the DC power source and the charging winding, the modulator operable to modulate at least a portion of the DC current applied to the charging winding of the superconducting magnet. The energy is stored in a magnetic field of the superconducting magnet by applying a current to the charging winding of the superconducting magnet, and energy is withdrawn from the magnetic field by a current flowing in the discharging winding.

Abstract: A garment for long duration waste removal includes, among other things, a containment layer, a containment interface defining a passage, a storage container extending from the containment interface, and a cleansing member routed through the passage, and into the storage container. The cleansing member is moveable relative to the containment layer to remove solid waste. A waste management system for long duration vehicle operations is also disclosed.