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ENERGY HARVESTING
Dr. Max Donelan, CSO
Duration, minutes
(Wilkie, 1960)
Self-winding Wristwatch (5 W)
Linking the Technology to the Dismounted Soldier: the Importance of Energy Harvesting Mission duration and range Weight Logistics (shift to rechargeable batteries) Cost
Linking the Technology to the Dismounted Soldier: the Importance of Energy Harvesting
Assumptions 10 Watts during walking (Bionic Power) 6 hours walking per day (Canadian Military) 200 mission days per year $1,870 per kWh (DARPA) Conclusions 60 W hr of energy produced per day Battery load reduced by 0.6 kg per day $22,000 saving per year
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The Vision for the Next 5 to 7 Years for Harvesting Technology Development
Bionic Powers Development Path Bi-directional Energy Harvesting (2009) Human Factors Testing (early 2010) Ruggedization & Field Trials (2010) Militarization & Volume Production (2011) Additional R&D Custom Generator Design Algorithm Development Integration with Clothing Ergonomic Benefits
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