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Research article
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08 Jan 2019
Research article |
| 08 Jan 2019
| 08 Jan 2019
Aerodynamic characterization of a soft kite by in situ flow measurement
Johannes Oehler
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology, 2629 HS Delft, the Netherlands
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology, 2629 HS Delft, the Netherlands
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Short summary
We present an experimental method for aerodynamic characterization of flexible membrane kites by in situ measurement of the relative flow, while performing complex flight maneuvers. We find that the aerodynamics of this type of wing depend not only on the angle of attack, but also on the level of aerodynamic loading and the aeroelastic deformation. We recommend using the relative power setting of the kite as a secondary influencing parameter.
We present an experimental method for aerodynamic characterization of flexible membrane kites by...
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