Solar Power for the Digital Fieldworker

This article discusses the technical aspects of a solar power setup for remote field situations. It guides the reader through estimating power consumption and setting up a basic solar kit. The authors address picking a solar panel, using a charge regulator, and choosing a battery based on estimated...

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Published inLanguage documentation and conservation Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 17 - 27
Main Authors Honeyman, Tom, Robinson, Laura C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published University of Hawai‘i Press 01.06.2007
Subjects
battery
charge regulator
power adaptor
solar panel
solar power
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Summary:This article discusses the technical aspects of a solar power setup for remote field situations. It guides the reader through estimating power consumption and setting up a basic solar kit. The authors address picking a solar panel, using a charge regulator, and choosing a battery based on estimated power consumption and availability. They discuss two different types of power adaptors, how to connect the equipment, and the benefits and drawbacks of using multi-meters. They address the use of rechargeable batteries and finally, caution against too heavy a reliance on solar power. Adapted from the source document
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ISSN:1934-5275
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