The development of a computer-controlled wind turbine named Zephyr is presented. The Zephyr has gone from an idea and a crude model to full-fledged development project and a complex working prototype. Most of the significant technological aspects of the Zephyr have now been demonstrated in a prototype. These include the computer-to-wind-turbine-interface; the master computer program, the rotating control and sensory electronics, an optical coupler, position sensors, motor/generator brakes, and rotating positionable sails. The Zephyr has shown better overall performance than other similar wind turbines. (ERA citation 11:002394)


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    Title :

    Computer-Controlled Safe Wind Power for Urban Homeowners, April 16-August 15, 1982. Final Report


    Contributors:
    J. A. Happel (author) / P. K. Bair (author)

    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English