Military portable mechanical energy generation technologies
Portable mechanical energy generation technology is supposed to have a great strategic significance in power supply in all operational environments,hence,with the focus on portable mechanical energy generation technologies such as mechanical exoskeleton power generation,tribopower generation,piezoelectric power generation,and hand crank generator(micro motor),the principle of each mechanical energy generation technology is analyzed and the military application efficiency and development prospects of derived frontier technologies or service-equipment are compared.For instance,the mechanical exoskeleton can provide a stable power supply for the soldier system and extend the endurance time in operations;tribopower generation can charge the communication and navigation equipment to enhance the battlefield awareness of soldiers;piezoelectric technology embedded in military uniforms can power ubiquitous sensors and medical monitoring equipment to improve soldier survivability;hand crank generator can be used for emergency power supply of critical equipment in emergencies.It is suggested that the performance of portable mechanical power generation devices should be improved in the integrated design of ambient energy harvesting,high-efficient energy storage,and power management systems.They can also be flexibly assembled with physical and chemical power sources to make a composite power supply system with higher power supply capacity,greater adaptability,and better safety and reliability.In general,the technical feasibility,reliability,and safety of these technologies should be considered based on the specific power supply needs of equipment and facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness in actual combat applications.