An autopilot for steering energy enhancing kites
The Engineer’s Video of the Week comes from EPFL in Switzerland where work is being carried out to enhance the viability of high altitude wind power.
Sean Costello from EPFL’s automatic control laboratory explains how an autopilot device controls and optimises the rotary movement of kites that are being used to harness energy from wind.
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