NGEE Arctic
Next-Generation Ecosystem Experiments
Advancing the predictive power of Earth system models through understanding
of the structure and function of Arctic terrestrial ecosystems
Hybrid-energy module for remote environmental observations, instruments, and communications
Hybrid-energy module for remote environmental observations, instruments, and communications
September 13th, 2021
New technology adds value to monitoring, observational, and experimental sites in remote areas.
The Objective:
Develop and deploy an advanced energy, data acquisition, and communication system for use in remote field applications.
New Science:
A robust and scalable hybrid-energy module, and repeater module, proved reliable throughout a 2-year period at field sites near Council, Alaska.
Power requirements for the two modules are 60 and 30W, respectively and operate year-round, which is sufficient to operate eddy covariance system and all ancillary meteorological measurements.
The Impact:
Power and communication at remote field sites is growing and researchers need reliable setups for instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
This hybrid-energy module meets those requirements and is being upgraded to include a fuel-cell for expanded power production.
Hybrid-energy module deployed near Council, AK for year-round power, data acquisition, and satellite communications.