Comparison of Terahertz, Microwave, and Laser Power Beaming Under Clear and Adverse Weather Conditions

Authors

Lou Rizzo, New Jersey Institute of Technology
John F. Federici, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Samuel Gatley, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Ian Gatley, New Jersey Institute of Technology
James L. Zunino, Armaments Center FCDD-ACM-AP
Kate J. Duncan, The U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2020

Abstract

Wireless transmission of power from point to point has been developed in two predominate electromagnetic frequency ranges: near-infrared and microwave. In this paper, the prospect of wireless power beaming in the terahertz frequency range is explored with emphasis on the role of adverse weather. Link distance, power transmission, and safety performance of near-infrared, microwave, and terahertz power beaming are compared under clear and adverse weather conditions. While infrared power beaming provides the longest link distances of the three under clear weather conditions, terahertz power beaming can provide better performance under adverse weather conditions.

Identifier

85087427829 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Journal of Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10762-020-00719-w

e-ISSN

18666906

ISSN

18666892

First Page

979

Last Page

996

Issue

8

Volume

41

Fund Ref

U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command

Recommended Citation

Rizzo, Lou; Federici, John F.; Gatley, Samuel; Gatley, Ian; Zunino, James L.; and Duncan, Kate J., "Comparison of Terahertz, Microwave, and Laser Power Beaming Under Clear and Adverse Weather Conditions" (2020). Faculty Publications. 5108.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/5108