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June 14, 2026Open Access

Dynamic Model of a Ground-Controlled Ram-Air Kite System for Ship Propulsion

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BLBart van de LintUFUwe FechnerRSRoland Schmehl

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates ship propulsion efficiency using a dynamic kite model, suggesting advancements in wind energy applications.

Key Points

  • This work aims to develop a dynamic model for a ground-controlled ram-air kite system that enhances ship propulsion through wind energy.
  • Developed a dynamic kite model incorporating rigid body dynamics and aerodynamic behavior.
  • Simulated kite performance using the ModelingToolkit.jl in Julia for real-time applications.
  • Utilized high-speed simulations to achieve accurate flight representations.
  • Achieved 10 times real-time performance on an Intel Core i9-9980HK with high accuracy in simulations.
  • Demonstrated significant power output from kite systems compared to conventional sails.
  • Highlighted the importance of accurate modeling to enable modern control methods, including machine learning.

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Lint et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e482cb1cc60ccdea8c6f7https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20664774
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