SUSTAINABLE ENERGY HARVESTING TECHNOLOGIES FOR PERPETUAL UNMANNED AERIEL VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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Authors
Koh, An Song
Subjects
unmanned aerial vehicle
UAV
radio frequency
RF
energy harvesting
EH
solar
kinetic
ExtendSim
renewable energy
sustainable energy generation
design
simulation
perpetual operation
UAV
radio frequency
RF
energy harvesting
EH
solar
kinetic
ExtendSim
renewable energy
sustainable energy generation
design
simulation
perpetual operation
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Paulo, Eugene P.
Beery, Paul T.
Date of Issue
2024-09
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This study investigates the enhancement of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) performance through the integration of renewable energy sources, focusing on solar panels, kinetic energy harvesting (EH), and radio frequency (RF) EH. The hypothesis posited that combining these technologies could significantly extend UAV flight endurance beyond conventional lithium-polymer battery limits. Utilizing ExtendSim simulation software, the research evaluated various configurations of energy harvesting technologies to determine their impact on UAV operational capabilities. Results indicate that solar energy harvesting is the most effective, substantially improving flight duration, while kinetic and RF energy harvesting contribute less significantly. The findings highlight the potential for near-perpetual flight with optimized solar panel configurations. Recommendations include prioritizing solar energy integration and exploring more efficient kinetic and RF harvesting methods.
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