In-Situ Atmospheric Intelligence for Hybrid Power Grids: Volume 1 (Feasibility Study)

Abstract

Envisioning future optimized and fully versatile tactical energy includes the integration of not-yet standardized resources, such as solar energy. Once successful, the net result could reduce the current dependency on one-time-use fuels, lessen battery requirements (lightening Soldier loads), and replace supply trains and logistics costs (human and fiscal) with longer-lasting, more durable materials that better optimize power utilization and generation. A separate US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (ARL) microgrid simulation study found that with a minimal set of atmospheric parameters, hybrid power fuel consumption could be reduced. Bridging the gap between simulations and real-world applications posed the question, Can the needed atmospheric intelligence be gleaned from in-situ-only resources and formatted for an isolated, tactical hybrid power distribution manager? The ARL in-situ Atmospheric Intelligence for Hybrid Power Grids (AI-HPG) Feasibility Study answered this question with an affirmative. This report documents the AI-HPG Test-bed design consisting of four primary elements: two on-site atmospheric measurements and two models. Methods used to calibrate the models are presented. The feasibility study not only confirmed that the on-site-only data limitations could be successfully overcome, but also discovered that the test-bed output could contribute to microgrid simulation validation research. Future work includes automating the data flow and streamlining technology and techniques.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1087061

Entities

People

  • Gail Vaucher
  • Morris Berman
  • Sean D'arcy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Acquisition
  • Electrical Grids
  • Energy
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Hybrid Power
  • Load Monitoring
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Power Distribution
  • Radiation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Simulations
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Radiation
  • Test Beds

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.