A Supercapacitor Powered Radar Sensor Node for Lamination into Wind Energy Rotor Blades

Kurin T, Erhardt S, Weigel R, Lurz F (2021)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2021

Pages Range: 1-3

Event location: San Diego, CA US

DOI: 10.1109/wisnet51848.2021.9413795

Abstract

This paper presents a low power sensor node that is embedded into glass fiber composite material of rotor blades during production. The structural condition of the rotor blade is monitored by an integrated FMCW radar. The sensor can achieve a lifetime of 20+ years due to the longevity of a supercapacitor based energy supply. As the available power is low, special consideration must be given to energy saving and system up-time optimization. The concept was proven by embedding the sensor in epoxy resin and consecutively in test sheets produced like rotor blade material.

Authors with CRIS profile

Thomas Kurin Lehrstuhl für Technische Elektronik (LTE) Stefan Erhardt Lehrstuhl für Technische Elektronik (LTE) Robert Weigel Lehrstuhl für Technische Elektronik (LTE)

Involved external institutions

Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Kurin, T., Erhardt, S., Weigel, R., & Lurz, F. (2021). A Supercapacitor Powered Radar Sensor Node for Lamination into Wind Energy Rotor Blades. In Proceedings of the 2021 IEEE Radio & Wireless Week (pp. 1-3). San Diego, CA, US.

MLA:

Kurin, Thomas, et al. "A Supercapacitor Powered Radar Sensor Node for Lamination into Wind Energy Rotor Blades." Proceedings of the 2021 IEEE Radio & Wireless Week, San Diego, CA 2021. 1-3.

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