WPT 2001

Rectenna Contest

Picture of Virtual Cube for WPT'01 Rectenna Competition

A cubic space with a square section 70 x 70 cm and a depth of 70 cm is provided for contestants.
It will be placed in a microwave beam with a standard power density of 5 milliwatt per square centimeter.
Best power output across a resistor load provided by competitor will be rewarded with a Prize of 5 000.00 French Francs.

Beam will be normal to face of cube. Cube frame is made of plastic material transparent to microwave.
Measuring equipment will be provided by the organizers and conditions will be the same for all Competitors.
Resistor load and measuring equipment will be placed outside of virual cube.

Resistance of load will be measured ( " R " ) - Voltage will be measured across the resistor load ( " V " ),
Power will be calculated as ( P = V² / R  )

The organizers will provide a 6mm thick plywood 70 x 70 cm square base plate
for each Competitor to install their rectenna system, or Competitor may bring their own base plate 70 x 70 cm.