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Trees energize wireless networks

Posted: 01 Dec 2008  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: wireless sensor  voltage tree  solar power 

[Summary of tips] Researchers say that by harnessing the voltage difference between a tree and the ground, new ultralow-power sensors can transmit sensor data from almost any tree. The approach would also eliminate the need to clear a forest floor for solar power."We believe that by installing wireless sensors on just four trees per acre, we can......
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