The Watt Hour
The Watt Hour
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Watt Hour — the podcast where defense, aerospace, robotics, energy, and emerging technology converge.
Hosted by William Michael Hadala Jr., this show brings you into conversations with top minds from government, military, and industry who are shaping the future of how we power, protect, and propel our world. From cutting-edge battery innovation to tactical energy systems, autonomous platforms, and mission-critical infrastructure — each episode delivers insight into the technologies electrifying the next frontier.
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The show focuses on a variety of topics, including battery technology, autonomous systems, energy storage, and test engineering, with episodes featuring discussions on innovations like AI battery management systems and advanced thermal management solutions in data centers.
Welcome to The Watt Hour — the podcast where defense, aerospace, robotics, energy, and emerging technology converge.
Hosted by William Michael Hadala Jr., this show brings you into conversations with top minds from government, military, and industry who are shaping the future of how we power, protect, and propel our world. From cutting-edge battery innovation to tactical energy systems, autonomous platforms, and mission-critical infrastructure — each episode delivers insight into the technologies electrifying the next frontier.
In Episode 11 of The Watt Hour, we sit down with Russ Van Der Werff to explore the groundbreaking technology of High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS). We discuss how these aircraft deliver global connectivity, surveillance, and defense capabilities from the stratosphere, the integration of advanced battery cells and packs into their airframes, and the power needed for long-endurance missions. Discover the future of communications, disaster response, and clean energy integration as HAPS technology reshapes both commercial and military landscapes.
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