SBIR-STTR Award

Mobile Offshore Platform for Wind Turbine Power Generation
Award last edited on: 7/8/2010

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : DARPA
Total Award Amount
$93,970
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
SB082-056
Principal Investigator
Carloyn Seringer

Company Information

Nelson Engineering Company

5335 North Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
   (321) 449-1128
   human_resources@nelsonengrco.com
   www.nelsonengrco.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 08
County: Brevard

Phase I

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Phase I year
2009
Phase I Amount
$93,970
This project will design a mobile offshore platform (MOP) to support wind powered generators. The platform will maximize platform stability through use of passive means consisting of drift panels and use a multi section platform using rotating and hinged connections between the wind generator platform and floats. The MOP will also include an active positioning system to maintain platform station within a 25’ radius. This systems will include GPS sensors and the control system for platform movement and orientation. The MOP will be scalable.

Keywords:
Mobile Offshore Platform, Wind Power, Passive Positioning, Drift Panel

Phase II

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