Artwork Transport Tracking: Empowering Reliability Through Smart Packaging

The risks that occur during the transportation of works of art can be mitigated if the conditions of the artifact are constantly monitored. The implications of this research extend to the enhancement of continuous monitoring systems artwork, especially during transportation beyond the confines of museum environments. This is achieved through smart packaging equipped with state-of-the-art self-powered sustainable sensors, surveying crucial environmental parameters, monitoring shocks and vibrations, and tracking GPS positions. The sensors need to be electrically powered, and to this end, the most adopted solution is to use batteries. This study explores a hybrid energy harvesting approach, employed as a sustainer, which integrates electrical energy derived from both kinetic and visible radiation sources. A mechanical energy harvesting device and a light generator were accurately constructed and subjected to thorough testing. The primary advantage of this device is its versatility, operating effectively across a wide range of ambient vibration frequencies. Notably, the recharged battery and the energy-requiring device are seamlessly integrated into the system, constituting the inertial mass of the vibrating structure. To enhance the consistency of energy collection during daylight hours, the system is synergistically linked with a solar energy generator. Experimental results highlight the capability of the hybrid mechanical and solar device to generate sufficient energy, making it apt for recharging the battery of the electronic device in use.