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Kites – the Future of Green Wind Energy and Ship Propulsion?

Dr Henrik Hesse, Assistant Professor in Aerial Robotics & Programme Director for Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow (Singapore)

Abstract:无事可做吗?去放风筝。在飞行中kites may not be possible everywhere, it has become a popular hobby and sport around the world. But there is more to kites than simple toys or thrilling sports equipment. They have immense potential to harness the power of wind to provide a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for wind power generation and ship propulsion. Kites, or actually very advanced form of tethered drones, convert energy by flying fast in crosswind motion following a periodic pattern generating sufficient forces to pull large container ships. But achieving extended autonomous operation of such complex dynamic systems pulling several G’s during tight manoeuvres is not an easy task and requires advanced solutions in aeroelastic modelling, sensor fusion, navigation and flight control. This talk will provide some insights into the challenging journey of airborne wind energy and explore the cutting-edge technologies required to make them possible. There are still many limitations to overcome, and we will explore what needs to be done for widespread adoption of this promising new technology.

So, whether you are a kite enthusiast, a sustainability advocate, or simply curious about new technologies, we invite you to join us as we explore the potential of kite power.

Speaker:Dr Henrik Hesse is currently Programme Director & Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering with the University of Glasgow in Singapore. He received his PhD from Imperial College London (2013) where he investigated reduced-order modelling approaches for load control in flexible, solar-powered aircraft and large wind turbines. During his postdoc at ETH Zurich (2014-2016), Henrik worked closely with a TwingTec, a Swiss kite power start-up, and developed novel estimation and control methods for the autonomous operation of kites. He demonstrated the control approaches for the kite power system developed by TwingTec and spent many hours in the Swiss mountains waiting for wind. Since moving to Singapore in 2017, Henrik has shifted his research focus to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and loves to explore their practical application in challenging industry environments.

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CPD LEARNING

• Applications of Tethered Drones
• How the applications of advanced techniques such as aeroelastic modelling and sensor fusion are used in a practical solution
• Is Kite Power a realistic option for futureMarinepropulsion?

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