Ships – Sail or control means therefor – Including means to orient sail
Patent
1997-12-05
1999-11-30
Sotelo, Jesus D.
Ships
Sail or control means therefor
Including means to orient sail
290 44, B63H 904
Patent
active
059923415
ABSTRACT:
A linear motion wind driven power plant utilizes a closed-loop track having a plurality of carriages configured to move thereabout. At least one sail is formed to each of the carriages so as to be rotatable 360 degrees of azimuth. At least one electrical power generator generates electrical power from the movement of the carriages around the track. A sail assembly is defined by the sail, a sensor system for sensing lift generated by the action of the wind upon the sail, and a controller which causes the sail to turn to a position wherein the sensed lift of the sail is approximately maximized.
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Anderson Terry J.
Hoch Jr. Karl J.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Sotelo Jesus D.
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