longaangedreven

Longaangedreven is a Dutch-language neologism that literally translates to “powered over a long range” and is used to refer to systems in which energy or propulsion for a component is supplied from a distant source rather than generated or stored locally. The term emphasizes the distance between the power source and the driven element, and it is often used in discussions of propulsion, actuation, and energy management in mobile or remote systems.

In practice, longaangedreven overlaps with concepts such as remote power delivery, tethered supply, and wireless energy transfer. Examples include electrical power supplied to a remote actuator via a conductor or cable, or via inductive or resonant wireless transfer from a stationary source to a moving unit. The term is more common in speculative or terminology discussions than in formal standards.

Applications span underwater robotics, space instrumentation, remote sensing platforms, and industrial automation where payloads must be kept light or long operation is required without frequent refueling. Benefits can include reduced on-board energy storage, greater endurance, and simplified maintenance for certain designs. Limitations include efficiency losses over distance, safety and shielding concerns, regulatory hurdles, and higher system complexity and cost.

As a terminology item, longaangedreven is not widely established in standard Dutch engineering vocabulary. It tends to appear in descriptive contexts rather than formal classifications, and alternative phrases such as remote power delivery or wireless power transfer are often used. The concept raises questions about reliability, safety, and lifecycle costs in any design that relies on distant energy sources.