The University of New Mexico
HELIOCOMM - A Resilient Wireless Heliostats Communication System
Principal Investigator: Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou eirini@unm.edu
This components-and-controls project by the University of New Mexico will model a resilient wireless communication system based on the principles of integrated access and backhaul (IAB) technology, entropy-based routing, dynamic spectrum management, and interference mitigation. These technical advances will enable an industry pathway to low-cost, wirelessly controlled heliostat fields through photovoltaic-powered controls and communications with reduced energy usage, as well as safety and resilience through faster (milliseconds) communication and reduced risk of communication breakdowns or losses.
Topic area: Components and Controls