A kite system includes a kite and a ground station. The ground station includes a sensor that can be utilized to determine an angular position and velocity of the kite relative to the ground station. A controller utilizes a fuzzy logic control system to autonomously fly the kite. The system may include a ground station having powered winding units that generate power as the lines to the kite are unreeled. The control system may be configured to fly the kite in a crosswind trajectory to increase line tension for power generation. The sensors for determining the position of the kite are preferably ground-based.
Tethered vehicle control and tracking system
2017-03-21
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Tethered Vehicle Location System
NTIS | 1975
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NTIS | 1975
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