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Articles | Volume 11, issue 11
Articles | Volume 11, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-4147-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-4147-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 11
Research article
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10 Nov 2026
Research article |  | 10 Nov 2026

Computational aerodynamics for leading-edge inflatable kite design

Jelle Agatho Wilhelm Poland, Kasper Raphaël G. Masure, Oriol Cayon, and Roland Schmehl

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Soft inflatable kites are promising tools for renewable applications, but their unusual shape makes them difficult to analyse with conventional aerodynamic methods. A fast, accurate computer model is presented based on detailed airflow simulations and wind tunnel measurements. Aerodynamic forces are predicted within about 10% of experimental values while requiring far less computing time. It also helps designers to balance efficiency and stability, enabling faster, more reliable kite development.
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