Apparatus for extracting energy from winds at high altitudes

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1982-04-28

1986-02-25

Shoop, Jr., William M.

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Fluid-current motors

Wind

290 44, 416 7, F03D 302

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045729620

ABSTRACT:
A wind-operated power-generating module for operation at high altitudes such as 1000 meters comprising a frame structure mounting a pair of vertically-separated parallel shafts around which pass endless belts supporting a series of parallel, elongate wing-like elements for movement around a closed path including the parallel shafts. Wind flow drives these elements around the closed path, to enable electrical power to be generated, and also provides lift to hold the module up at the appropriate high altitude. A number of such modules are tethered in fixed positions in the sky, and are controllable as is appropriate to accommodate changing wind conditions.

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