Fast Aeroelastic Model of a Leading-Edge Inflatable Kite

Modelling Aeroelastic Deformation of Inflatable Membrane Kites

Modelling aeroelastic deformation of soft wing membrane kites

Several structural models that could serve as building blocks for a next-generation FSI-based kite design tool have been developed. The models represent the leading-edge inflatable V3 soft wing membrane kite of Kitepower B.V., by using a wireframe multi-plate representation. Where the shape deformations are calculated using bridle line system...