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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-7-1093-2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-7-1093-2022
Research article
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24 May 2022
Research article |  | 24 May 2022

Large-eddy simulation of airborne wind energy farms

Thomas Haas, Jochem De Schutter, Moritz Diehl, and Johan Meyers

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In this work, we study parks of large-scale airborne wind energy systems using a virtual flight simulator. The virtual flight simulator combines numerical techniques from flow simulation and kite control. Using advanced control algorithms, the systems can operate efficiently in the park despite turbulent flow conditions. For the three configurations considered in the study, we observe significant wake effects, reducing the power yield of the parks.
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