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Alternative Methods of Wireless Sensor Power

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
75352 		Program Year/Program:
2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N052-130-0459 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Hi-Z Technology, Inc.
Suite 7400 7606 Miramar Road San Diego, CA 92126-4210
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2005
Title: Alternative Methods of Wireless Sensor Power
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N65538-06-M-0014
Award Amount: $69,960.00
 

Abstract:

Hi-Technology, Inc. (Hi-Z) proposes to use thermoelectric devices in developing an alternate method of providing power for wireless sensors. A thermoelctric gneator (TEG) converts heat directly to electicity in a compact, reliable, robust, solid-state module. Hi-Z has developed thermoelectric module technology that is well suited for this Navy application. Using the experience gained in the current Phase II SBIR where a small power-harvesting TEG is being designed and fabricated for Navy wireless sensors, Hi-Z is planning to examine all potential heat sources and select the best one for the conceptual design of a TEG for this application generating 10-100mW constant power and having a minimum life of 4 years. In the Phase II SBIR, Hi-Z is designing a TEG that utilizes the heat transfer between shipboard waste heat sources and the ambient air to generate electricity for wireless sensor. In two prior Navy applications Hi-Z designed TEGs for senors wih the one installed on USS Monterrey (CG61) operating on just a 5C difference between the temperature of the space inside the ship and the ships hull. In order to satisfy the desired small form factor for the alternate power source, Hi-Z proposes to apply its innovative Quantum Well thermoelectric technology that has four times higher conversion efficiency than SOTA bulk thermoelectrics.

Principal Investigator:

Velimir Jovanovic
Principal Investigator
8586956660
v.jovanovic@hi-z.com

Business Contact:

Norbert B. Elsner
President & CEO
8586956660
n.elsner@hi-z.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

HI-Z TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Suite 7400, 7606 Miramar Road San Diego, CA 92126

EIN/Tax ID: 330298975
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No