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Towards Flow-Field Characterization for AWES
Characterizing the flow field encountered by airborne wind energy systems (AWES) is crucial for both their design and operation. In …
Mark Kelly
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Michael McWilliam
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Mac Gaunaa
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A Critical Approach to the Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy Infrastructures
This introductory chapter lays out a critical approach to the social acceptance of renewable energy infrastructures. In doing so, it …
Susana Batel
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David Rudolph
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Crosswind Kite Power with Tower
Crosswind kite power replaces the tower and the support structure of a conventional wind turbine by a lightweight tether leading to a …
Florian Bauer
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Christoph Hackl
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Keyue Smedley
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Ralph M. Kennel
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Multicopter-Based Launching and Landing of Lift Power Kites
Crosswind kite power is a promising alternative wind power technology. However, unlike the rotor blades of a conventional wind turbine, …
Florian Bauer
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Christoph Hackl
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Keyue Smedley
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Ralph M. Kennel
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Niche Strategies to Introduce Kite-Based Airborne Wind Energy
Kite-based airborne wind energy systems are new high-tech systems that provide sustainable wind energy. Instead of using a wind …
Linda Kamp
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J. Roland Ortt
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Matthew F. A. Doe
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Design and Experimental Characterization of a Pumping Kite Power System
The pumping kite concept provides a simple yet effective solution for wind energy conversion at potentially low cost. This chapter …
Rolf Van Der Vlugt
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Johannes Peschel
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Roland Schmehl
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