Energy Harvesting Sources, Storage Devices and System Topologies for Environmental Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review
The operational efficiency of remote environmental wireless sensor networks (EWSNs) has improved tremendously with the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies over the past few years. EWSNs require elaborate device composition and advanced control to attain long-term operation with minimal m...
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doaj-c757cf6c216a48c38343a735fcdeaebc2020-11-24T21:18:59ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202018-07-01188244610.3390/s18082446s18082446Energy Harvesting Sources, Storage Devices and System Topologies for Environmental Wireless Sensor Networks: A ReviewMichal Prauzek0Jaromir Konecny1Monika Borova2Karolina Janosova3Jakub Hlavica4Petr Musilek5Faculty of Computer Science, VSB Technical University of Ostrava, 708 33 Ostrava, Czech RepublicFaculty of Computer Science, VSB Technical University of Ostrava, 708 33 Ostrava, Czech RepublicFaculty of Computer Science, VSB Technical University of Ostrava, 708 33 Ostrava, Czech RepublicFaculty of Computer Science, VSB Technical University of Ostrava, 708 33 Ostrava, Czech RepublicFaculty of Computer Science, VSB Technical University of Ostrava, 708 33 Ostrava, Czech RepublicDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, CanadaThe operational efficiency of remote environmental wireless sensor networks (EWSNs) has improved tremendously with the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies over the past few years. EWSNs require elaborate device composition and advanced control to attain long-term operation with minimal maintenance. This article is focused on power supplies that provide energy to run the wireless sensor nodes in environmental applications. In this context, EWSNs have two distinct features that set them apart from monitoring systems in other application domains. They are often deployed in remote areas, preventing the use of mains power and precluding regular visits to exchange batteries. At the same time, their surroundings usually provide opportunities to harvest ambient energy and use it to (partially) power the sensor nodes. This review provides a comprehensive account of energy harvesting sources, energy storage devices, and corresponding topologies of energy harvesting systems, focusing on studies published within the last 10 years. Current trends and future directions in these areas are also covered.http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/8/2446environmental monitoringmaintenance-free nodessensor networkIoTenergy harvestingsolar powerwind powerthermal powerenergy storagesupercapacitorbatteriesnetwork topology |
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Michal Prauzek Jaromir Konecny Monika Borova Karolina Janosova Jakub Hlavica Petr Musilek Energy Harvesting Sources, Storage Devices and System Topologies for Environmental Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review Sensors environmental monitoring maintenance-free nodes sensor network IoT energy harvesting solar power wind power thermal power energy storage supercapacitor batteries network topology |
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Energy Harvesting Sources, Storage Devices and System Topologies for Environmental Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review |
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Energy Harvesting Sources, Storage Devices and System Topologies for Environmental Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review |
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Energy Harvesting Sources, Storage Devices and System Topologies for Environmental Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review |
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Energy Harvesting Sources, Storage Devices and System Topologies for Environmental Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review |
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Energy Harvesting Sources, Storage Devices and System Topologies for Environmental Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review |
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energy harvesting sources, storage devices and system topologies for environmental wireless sensor networks: a review |
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The operational efficiency of remote environmental wireless sensor networks (EWSNs) has improved tremendously with the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies over the past few years. EWSNs require elaborate device composition and advanced control to attain long-term operation with minimal maintenance. This article is focused on power supplies that provide energy to run the wireless sensor nodes in environmental applications. In this context, EWSNs have two distinct features that set them apart from monitoring systems in other application domains. They are often deployed in remote areas, preventing the use of mains power and precluding regular visits to exchange batteries. At the same time, their surroundings usually provide opportunities to harvest ambient energy and use it to (partially) power the sensor nodes. This review provides a comprehensive account of energy harvesting sources, energy storage devices, and corresponding topologies of energy harvesting systems, focusing on studies published within the last 10 years. Current trends and future directions in these areas are also covered. |
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environmental monitoring maintenance-free nodes sensor network IoT energy harvesting solar power wind power thermal power energy storage supercapacitor batteries network topology |
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