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Solar powered sensor network design and experimentation

Daniela Krüger, Carsten Buschmann, Stefan Fischer

Abstract

As battery capacities are a key limiting factor of wireless sensor networks, harvesting energy from the environment is very attractive. For outdoor applications, solar power seems to be the best suited energy source. However, the amount of energy delivered from the sun changes significantly over the year, which makes the dimensioning of the panel difficult. In this paper we discuss the most important impact factors and introduce a model that predicts the harvested solar power and the battery charge over the year. In addition, we present experimental results of the first six month of our long term experiments for validating our model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 6th International Symposium on Wireless Communication Systems
Number of pages5
PublisherIEEE
Publication date11.12.2009
Pages11-15
Article number5285339
ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-3584-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11.12.2009
Event2009 6th International Symposium on Wireless Communication Systems - Tuscany, Italy
Duration: 07.09.200910.09.2009
Conference number: 78626

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  4. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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