NICOP - Advanced nonlinear energy harvesters in the mesoscale: exploiting a Snap-Through Buckling configuration, for the autonomous powering of electronic devices.
Abstract
In this research project, novel approaches will be investigated to realize low cost vibrational energy harvesters exploiting the dynamics of nonlinear devices subject to vibrations. The proposed energy harvester will be considered in the specific context of unattended sensors for persistent surveillance; however, it should be clear that this technology will, directly, result in the realization of cheap, renewable power sources that can be used to power a variety of small electronics (e.g. night vision glasses). We observe that in most (realistic) external environments, the energy harvester must respond to random and wideband vibrations in a noise floor that usually delivers high energy at low frequency; these conditions render conventional linear resonant harvesters ill-suited for this application.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N629091512015
Entities
People
- Bruno Andò
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Catania