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• TITLE: Kite Modeling for Higher Altitude Wind Energy

  AUTHORS: Hong Zhang

  KEYWORDS: Wind Energy; Kite; Angle of Attack; Aerodynamics

  JOURNAL NAME: Energy and Power Engineering, Vol.5 No.7, September 18, 2013

  ABSTRACT: Among the renewable energy sources, high altitude wind power is gaining increased attention for its better strength, steadiness, and coverage compared to the traditional ground-based wind power with wind turbines. However, unlike the latter, the technology for high altitude wind is still immature and the works on the field are mostly empirical. In our research, we try to set up a framework about force analysis and provide a stepping stone for other kite energy researchers and engineers to develop more efficient systems. In this paper, we analyzed and experimentally verified the effects of acting aerodynamic forces at different angles of attack ranging from 0° to 90°. We also studied the power potentials of a kite corresponding to these varying forces. The work will enable a researcher or engineer to design a more feasible and more efficient kite power system with better understanding of the kite dynamics.