Modeling of an airborne wind energy system with a flexible tether model for the optimization of landing trajectories
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.1037
Abstract: Abstract Autonomous takeoff and landing is a big challenge in the field of airborne wind energy. We propose numerical methods in order to optimize flight trajectories of a tethered aircraft. These flight trajectories yield a… read more here.
Keywords: tether; optimization; wind energy; airborne wind ... See more keywords
The Betz limit applied to Airborne Wind Energy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.04.034
Abstract: In this paper we revisit the modeling framework used to derive the Betz limit of power extraction from the wind based on linear momentum theory. One of our contributions is to suggest that the Betz… read more here.
Keywords: betz limit; wind; energy; airborne wind ... See more keywords
Assessment of the global theoretical and technical energy potentials of onshore airborne wind energy systems
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/adc319
Abstract: Decarbonization of global energy supply requires among others the development and deployment of unconventional energy technologies, which can overcome certain barriers to the deployment of conventional technologies. In addition, it is necessary to clarify the… read more here.
Keywords: wind; technology; energy potential; energy ... See more keywords
Optimizing a PMSM With Multi-Physics Approach for Fly-Gen Type Airborne Wind Energy Systems
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2024.3399117
Abstract: In recent years, considerable research efforts have been invested in airborne wind energy systems (AWES) due to traditional wind turbine technologies’ technical and economic limitations. This study describes the design process of a multimode electrical… read more here.
Keywords: wind; energy systems; multi; airborne wind ... See more keywords
Power Control of Direct Interconnection Technique for Airborne Wind Energy Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/en11113134
Abstract: In this paper, an offshore airborne wind energy (AWE) farm consisting of three non-reversing pumping mode AWE systems is modelled and simulated. The AWE systems employ permanent magnet synchronous generators (PMSG). A direct interconnection technique… read more here.
Keywords: wind energy; energy; airborne wind; direct interconnection ... See more keywords
Operation Approval for Commercial Airborne Wind Energy Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/en16073264
Abstract: Integrating the operation of airborne wind energy systems safely into the airspace requires a systematic qualification process. It seems likely that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency will approve commercial systems as unmanned aircraft systems… read more here.
Keywords: airborne wind; operation; energy; wind energy ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Wind Profiles for Airborne Wind Energy Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/en18092373
Abstract: An airborne wind energy system (AWES) harvests wind at a higher altitude above conventional wind turbines using tethered flying devices. For the design and development of an AWES, we need to know the representative wind… read more here.
Keywords: wind; wind speed; wind profiles; airborne wind ... See more keywords