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Patch Network for Power Allocation and Distribution in Smart MaterialsThe power allocation and distribution (PAD) circuitry is capable of allocating and distributing a single or multiple sources of power over multi-elements of a power user grid system. The purpose of this invention is to allocate and distribute power that is collected by individual patch rectennas to a region of specific power-user devices, such as actuators. The patch rectenna converts microwave power into DC power. Then this DC power is used to drive actuator devices. However, the power from patch rectennas is not sufficient to drive actuators unless all the collected power is effectively used to drive another group by allocation and distribution. The power allocation and distribution (PAD) circuitry solves the shortfall of power for devices in a large array. The PAD concept is based on the networked power control in which power collected over the whole array of rectennas is allocated to a sub domain where a group of devices is required to be activated for operation. Then the allocated power is distributed to individual element of power-devices in the sub domain according to a selected run-mode.
Document ID
20000120062
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Golembiewski, Walter T.
(Norfolk State Univ. VA United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 2000
Publication Information
Publication: 2000 NASA-HU American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCC1-280
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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