Author of the talk: Boris Houska
Duration          : ca. 20min + discussion


Modeling and Parameter Estimation for Power Generating Kites

The aim of this talk is a report of the ongoing modeling,
estimation, and optimal control studies for Power Generating
Kite System. The main idea of power generation with kites is
that they can periodically pull a generator at the ground
while flying fast in a crosswind direction. The University of
Delft is actually building kite prototypes that are connected
to a groundstation. Based on GPS- position measurements the
task is to find model parameters like the lift or drag
coefficient of the kite. This is especially challenging as we
have uncertain wind turbulences that can hardly be measured.
Finally, we also discuss strategies to improve the measurements
based on optimum experimental design methods.