[WIKI] Multi-Kite

[Tom]

Forum topics:

Multi-kite airborne wind energy systems (MAWES)

The same with the study of the impact of the airfoil-airmass interaction: What are pros and cons of multi-kite systems compared to single kite systems? It looks that multi-kite systems could reach higher altitude, keeping high tether drag only on the secondary tethers, but by using more longer main tether, so more space. See also and and also Centrifugally Stiffened Rotor (CSR) as a model for an AWES? and New research on Multi Kite systems from Freiburg and Limerick.

Kite Networks

Interconnected kites are an open field of study in AWE, with scaling, density, and control advantages over single-kite AWES architectures. This topic starts from ideal geometric and topological principles of kite networks and works toward optimal design concepts.

Network Kites and Daisy network kite rotors

Multiple AWES kites connected together for stability, safety and collective power harvesting benefits. Sub Methods Kite Rotors Valley filled with tensile lattice to support AWES and other utilities. Networked lifting kite layers to support AWES Companies Windswept and Interesting Ltd Research Results Sponsors

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[Rodread]

The term Multi-Kite seems the most broadly inclusive term.
Like fishing… a network is typically patterned line tied to cover area
Yet you can cast a multi lure line or drag a long line lure set…
I’d suggest… networks have huge scale, handling and energy advantages over long lines … yet networks are still a subset of the class … Multi-Kite AWES