Optimisation of dynamic soaring trajectories at ridges for maximum energy gain

G. Sachs; M. Mayrhofer; O. Da Costa

Optimisation of dynamic soaring trajectories at ridges for maximum energy gain

G. Sachs, M. Mayrhofer, O. Da Costa

TUM Emeriti of Excellence

Technical University of Munich

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Abstract

Dynamic soaring at ridges is considered at which a significant shear flow can exist. Reference is made to an oval trajectory type showing a closed form. With the use of an efficient optimisation technique, optimal energy-neutral trajectories are determined which require minimum shear wind strength. Results on optimum dynamic soaring trajectories in three dimensions and in the vertical plane (two dimensions) are presented and compared.

Original language	English
Pages	489-501
Number of pages	13
State	Published - 2002
Event	8th Mini Conference on Vehicle System Dynamics, Identification and Anomalies, VSDIA 2002 - Budapest, Hungary Duration: 11 Nov 2002 → 13 Nov 2002

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Conference	8th Mini Conference on Vehicle System Dynamics, Identification and Anomalies, VSDIA 2002
Country/Territory	Hungary
City	Budapest
Period	11/11/02 → 13/11/02

Keywords

Dynamic soaring
Energy gain maximization

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Optimisation of dynamic soaring trajectories at ridges for maximum energy gain

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