

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
Develop and deploy an advanced energy, data acquisition, and communication system for use in remote field applications.
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.
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.