Title :
Power systems for the Coastal and Global Scale Nodes of the Ocean Observatories Initiative
Author :
Jamieson, E.K. ; Petitt, Robert A. ; Zhu, Y.J.
Author_Institution :
Ship & Torpedo Electron. Dept., Raytheon Seapower Capability Center, Portsmouth, RI, USA
Abstract :
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) includes mooring power systems development for the Coastal and Global Scale Nodes (CGSN). This paper summarizes the current status and results of the CGSN power systems development effort primarily concentrating on the surface moorings which include wind generators, photovoltaic arrays, rechargeable batteries and power control electronics. Higher power versions of these mooring power systems, currently in the design phase, are also described.
Keywords :
marine power systems; oceanographic equipment; photovoltaic power systems; power control; secondary cells; solar cells; underwater equipment; wind power; CGSN power systems; Ocean Observatories Initiative; coastal scale nodes; global scale nodes; mooring power systems; photovoltaic arrays; power control electronics; rechargeable batteries; wind generators; Batteries; Ocean temperature; Power systems; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Wind turbines; Energy storage; Power engineering and energy; Solar power generation; Wind power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Oceans, 2012
Conference_Location :
Hampton Roads, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0829-8
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404864
