Development of remote, self-powered temperature and pressure monitoring system for harsh environment motorsport, automotive and aerospace applications (SELFP)

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This project will develop and evaluate MEMS based vibration energy harvesting devices for high temperaturesensing in aerospace, motorsport and automotive applications. The MEMS devices will be designed to scavengeenergy from vibrations experienced in–situ with the aim of replacing power and transmission cables andbatteries for powering of distributed miniature sensor conditioning and processing modules at temperatures of150oC and above. The combination of vibration energy harvesting and high temperature electronics will openup new areas for monitoring of the health of the structures and components, saving weight in cables and costsand enabling ease of deployment and maintenance. The accuracy of sensing will be improved through the colocationof the sensing and control electronics in remote areas with in-situ power generation.