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This chapter provides useful reference information for applications using a ram-air wing for wind energy production, from the perspective of a Ram-air parachute background. A limited set of design considerations, as relevant to AWE, are discussed, including wing design guidelines, wing control and handling, scaling, and life of the system. The material herein serves as a reference to an AWE developer or user to educate and inform of additional possibilities using Ram-air wings or to prevent costly and time consuming experiments.
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Dunker, S. (2013). Ram-air Wing Design Considerations for Airborne Wind Energy. In: Ahrens, U., Diehl, M., Schmehl, R. (eds) Airborne Wind Energy. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39965-7_31
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