Optimal Positioning for Energy Harvesters on a T09 AEROMAX type Aircraft’s Wing

The following article analyzes the optimal position for piezoelectric patches on the structure of a T09 Aeromax model aircraft’s main wing to harvest the most energy possible. By analyzing the natural frequencies and their respective modal shapes with an accelerometer and real-time monitoring software, it was concluded that there are two potential locations for piezoelectric patches installation. However, this project also proposes a basis for future steps to validate these proposals and apply the energy harvested to a specific application.