Wireless Smart Electric Power Management System Based on MEMS Technology
Abstract
TARDEC has identified a need for more efficient and compact electrical power systems in military vehicles. This paper describes a neural electrical management system that will accomplish this by utilizing the power consumption characteristic of each controlled subsystem, and its required performance, as input for a control algorithm that optimizes the distribution of available on-board power. By utilizing radio communication and on-location control, the system would drastically reduce vehicle-wiring requirements and could result in smaller, less expensive, on-board computers (system managers). Additionally, the system, by continuously monitoring/assessing all systems, will alert vehicle operators and mission planners and provide them with critical decision making information. The, system would also, allow for easily reconfigurable electric subsystems and power distribution schedule changes via operational software updates.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 04, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA640070
Entities
People
- Dieter Nowak
- Hnatczuk Wsewolod