Effect of wind loading on the design of a kite tether
The effect of wind drag on the static profile and force transmission efficiency of a tether connected to a kite-like system is considered. Calculations have been made assuming that the velocity and density fields due to the wind do not vary with altitude. The tether profile is shown for 3 different models when the wind velocity if 10 m/s. Presents graphs of forces acting on an elemental length of a kite tether and effect of scaling on the force transmission efficiency of a kite tether. A catenary model is inadequate to predict qualitatively as well as quantitatively the static behavior of a kite tether, especially when the tether diameter is small and the tether is made of a material with a high strength-to-weight ratio.
- OSTI ID:
- 6064574
- Journal Information:
- J. Energy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy; (United States) Vol. 6:5; ISSN JENED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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