Field Application of a High-Power Density Electromagnetic Energy Harvester to Power Wireless Sensors in Transportation Infrastructures

Authors

Anil Agrawal
Mohsen Amjadian, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Wai Yan Tun, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Hani Nassif
Hongfan Wang

Document Type

Response or Comment

Publication Date

5-2023

Abstract

Finding an efficient source of energy has always been a big challenge for humans on Earth. Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, have traditionally been considered as major sources of energy. These energy sources are not only nonrenewable but are also harmful to our health and environment. A large portion of this energy is consumed by vehicles moving daily in big cities, causing significant pollution of the environment. However, the motion of vehicles through the transportation infrastructures can also be a significant source of kinetic energy, which can be harvested to power transportation system components, such as sensors, street lights, signals,etc., thereby reducing some dependence on fossil fuel-derived energy.

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Recommended Citation

Agrawal, Anil, Mohsen Amjadian, Wai Yan Tun, Hani Nassif, and Hongfan Wang. "Field Application of a High-Power Density Electromagnetic Energy Harvester to Power Wireless Sensors in Transportation Infrastructures." (2023).