Fluid-Structure Interaction of Inflatable Wing Sections
M.A.M. Folkersma (TU Delft - Wind Energy)
P. Thedens (SkySails Power, TU Delft - Wind Energy)
R Schmehl (TU Delft - Wind Energy)
AC Vire (TU Delft - Wind Energy)
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Abstract
We investigate inflatable kites made of membranes such as ram-air [1] and leading edge inflatable [2] kites. The kites are very flexible and therefore exhibit a strong coupling between fluid and structure. An accurate aerodynamic model is essential to design kites which are aerodynamically efficient and of high steering capability