Title :
Redefining the target: Viewing the wave energy resource from a power take-off perspective
Author :
MacCready, T. ; Paulos, J. ; Zambrano, T.
Author_Institution :
AeroVironment, Inc., Monrovia, CA, USA
Abstract :
We consider the implications for the wave energy resource when viewed from the perspective of the power take-off mechanism. While globally the majority of wave energy is concentrated in low frequency swells, the dependence of power production on acceleration and velocity means an energy-harvesting device gathers more power from higher frequency waves.
Keywords :
energy harvesting; energy resources; wave power generation; energy harvesting device; power production; power take-off mechanism; target shorter waves; wave energy resource; wave environments; wave harvesting devices; Acceleration; Energy harvesting; Energy resources; Lakes; Oceans; Power generation; Production;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2010
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4332-1
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2010.5664533
