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This repository aims to be a place where all things related to the TUDELFT_V3_KITE are gathered.
The repository mainly contains links, which point toward, literature, data, and code.

![V3](data/pictures/pre_2014_testing_behind_AE_faculty_Delft_overview.JPG)
### [Literature](docs/literature.md)

### [Datasets](docs/datasets.md)

add Jan De Clerks work
add internship report of Leuthold
### [Code bases/Repositories](docs/repositories.md)

# Literature
<details>
<summary>2025</summary>
![pre_2014_testing_behind_AE_faculty_TUDELFT_1](data/images/TUDELFT_V3_KITE_image_collection.png)
*Top two images are taken while testing behind the Aerospace Engineering Faculty of TU Delf (pre
2014)*
*The middle two images are from a Wind Tunnel Campaign in the Open-Jet Facility of the TU Delft (April 2024)*
*The bottom image is from the preprint of: [Kite as a Sensor: Wind and State Estimation in Tethered Flying Systems 2025](https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-2024-182)*

- [Cayon, O., Watson, S., and Schmehl, R.: Kite as a Sensor: Wind and State Estimation in Tethered Flying Systems, Wind Energ. Sci. Discuss. preprint,10.5194/wes-2024-182, in review, 2025.](https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-2024-182)
- Poland, J.A.W., Mac Gaunaa, and Schmehl, R.: (in preparation) Brief communication on enhancements and best practices for utilizing the Vortex Step Method, Wind Energy Science, 2025.
</details>

<details>
<summary>2024</summary>

- [Poland, J.A.W. and Schmehl, R.: A virtual wind tunnel for deforming airborne wind energy kites, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 2767, 072001, 2024.](https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2767/7/072001)
- [Schelbergen, M. and Schmehl, R.: Swinging motion of a kite with suspended control unit flying turning manoeuvres, Wind Energy Science, 9, 1323–1338, 2024.](https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-9-1323-2024)
- [Van Spronsen, J. M.: Rigidized subscale kite wind tunnel test, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2024.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:61f979d7-0d90-4374-b84d-19b57d6d6bea)
</details>

<details>
<summary>2023</summary>

- [Poland, J.A.W. and Schmehl, R.: Modelling Aero-Structural Deformation of Flexible Membrane Kites, Energies, 16(14):5264, 2023.](https://doi.org/10.3390/en16145264)
- [Watchorn, P.: Aerodynamic Load Modelling for Leading Edge Inflatable Kites, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2023.](http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:42f611a2-ef79-4540-a43c-0ea827700388)
- [Batchelor, A.R.: Development and benchmarking of a Particle System framework for structural modeling of soft-wing kites, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2023.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:42bd7d60-de62-4e11-ad73-5468144aaf59)
- [Cayon, O., Gaunaa, M. and Schmehl, R.: Fast Aero-Structural Model of a Leading-Edge Inflatable Kite, Energies, 16(7):3061, 2023.](https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073061)
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<summary>2022</summary>

- [Poland, J.A.W.: Modelling aeroelastic deformation of soft wing membrane kites, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2022.](http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:39d67249-53c9-47b4-84c0-ddac948413a5)
- [Cayon, O.: Fast aeroelastic model of a leading-edge inflatable kite, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2022.](http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:aede2a25-4776-473a-8a75-fb6b17b1a690)
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<details>
<summary>2021</summary>

- [Viré, A., Lebesque, G., Folkersma, M. and Schmehl, R.: Effect of Chordwise Struts and Misaligned Flow on the Aerodynamic Performance of a Leading-Edge Inflatable Wing, Energies, 15(4):1450, 2021.](https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041450)
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<summary>2020</summary>

- [Viré, A. et al.: Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes simulations of the flow past a leading edge inflatable wing for airborne wind energy applications, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser., 1618(3):032007, 2020.](https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1618/3/032007)
- [Lebesque, G.H.M.: Steady-State RANS Simulation of a Leading Edge Inflatable Wing with Chordwise Struts, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2020.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f0bc8a1e-088d-49c5-9b77-ebf9e31cf58b)
- [Schelbergen, M. and Schmehl, R.: Validation of the quasi-steady performance model for pumping airborne wind energy systems, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser., 1618:032003, 2020.](https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1618/3/032003)
- [Schmehl, R.: Successful mast-based launch of the V3 kite, Delft University of Technology, 2020.](https://doi.org/10.5446/48640)
- [Roullier, A.: Experimental analysis of a kite system’s dynamics, Masters Thesis, EPFL, 2020.](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7752407)
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<details>
<summary>2019</summary>

- [Demkowicz, P.: Numerical Analysis of the Flow Past a Leading Edge Inflatable Kite Wing Using a Correlation-Based Transition Model, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2019.](http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c53aa605-1b2e-47a7-b991-c1917d7463b4)
- [Van der Vlugt, R., Bley, A., Noom, M. and Schmehl, R.: Quasi-steady model of a pumping kite power system, Renewable Energy, 131:83–99, 2019.](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.023)
- [Oehler, J. and Schmehl, R.: Aerodynamic characterization of a soft kite by in situ flow measurement, Wind Energy Science, 4(1):1–21, 2019.](https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-4-1-2019)
- [Folkersma, M., Schmehl, R. and Viré, A.: Boundary layer transition modeling on leading edge inflatable kite airfoils, Wind Energy, 22(7):908–921, 2019.](https://doi.org/10.1002/we.2329)
</details>

<details>
<summary>2018</summary>

- [Schmehl, R. and Oehler, J.: 25 m2 LEI V3 tube kite transitioning to traction phase, flying figure eight manoeuvres, Copernicus Publications, 2018.](https://doi.org/10.5446/37583)
- [Oehler, J. et al.: Kite power flight data acquired on 24 March 2017, Dataset, 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 2018.](https://doi.org/10.4121/uuid:37264fde-2344-4af2-860c-effda9caa3e8)
- [Oehler, J., van Reijen, M. and Schmehl, R.: Experimental Investigation of Soft Kite Performance During Turning Maneuvers, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1037(5):052004, 2018.](https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1037/5/052004)
- [Mandru, P.S.M.: Investigation on inviscid flow methods for 2D LEI tube kite, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2018.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:191d638b-1bec-4f90-8fc6-d20fe56e1eb4)
- [van Reijen, M.R.: The turning of kites, a quantification of known theories, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2018.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:5836c754-68d3-477a-be32-8e1878f85eac)
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<details>
<summary>2017</summary>

- [Sachdeva, S.: Impact of Turning-Induced Shape Deformations on Aerodynamic Performance of Leading Edge Inflatable Kites, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2017.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3dd54665-f48c-4e48-9f57-dc285cece612)
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<details>
<summary>2016</summary>

- [Fechner, U.: A Methodology for the Design of Kite-Power Control Systems, PhD Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2016.](https://doi.org/10.4233/uuid:85efaf4c-9dce-4111-bc91-7171b9da4b77)
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<details>
<summary>2015</summary>

- [Fechner, U., Van der Vlugt, R., Schreuder, E. and Schmehl, R.: Dynamic Model of a Pumping Kite Power System, Renewable Energy, 83:705–716, 2015.](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2015.04.028)
- [Leuthold, R.C.: Multiple-Wake Vortex Lattice Method for Membrane Wing Kites, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2015.](http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:4c2f34c2-d465-491a-aa64-d991978fedf4)
- [Berens, J.: Dynamic Nonlinear Aeroelastic Behaviour of Flexible Wings in an Airflow, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, Mar. 20, 2015.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:aa859e12-1087-46a5-80c6-7e63053a017a)
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<details>
<summary>2014</summary>

- [Geschiere, N.H.: Dynamic modelling of a flexible kite for power generation: Coupling a fluid-structure solver to a dynamic particle system, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2014.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6478003a-3c77-40ce-862e-24579dcd1eab)
- [Jehle, C. and Schmehl, R.: Applied Tracking Control for Kite Power Systems, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 37(4):1211–1222, 2014.](https://doi.org/10.2514/1.62380)
- [Bosch, A., Schmehl, R., Tiso, P. and Rixen, D.: Dynamic nonlinear aeroelastic model of a kite for power generation, Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, 37(5):1426–1436, 2014.](https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G000545)
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<details>
<summary>2013</summary>

- [Van der Vlugt, R., Peschel, J. and Schmehl, R.: Design and Experimental Characterization of a Pumping Kite Power System, in *Airborne Wind Energy*, Green Energy and Technology, Springer, Chapter 23, 403–425, 2013.](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39965-7_23)
- [Breukels, J., Schmehl, R. and Ockels, W.: Aeroelastic Simulation of Flexible Membrane Wings based on Multibody System Dynamics, in *Airborne Wind Energy*, Green Energy and Technology, Springer, Chapter 16, 287–305, 2013.](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39965-7_16)
- [Bosch, A., Schmehl, R., Tiso, P. and Rixen, D.: Nonlinear Aeroelasticity, Flight Dynamics and Control of a Flexible Membrane Traction Kite, in *Airborne Wind Energy*, Springer, Chap. 17, 307–323, 2013.](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39965-7_17)
- [van der Knaap, E.F.: A Particle System Approach for Modelling Flexible Wings with Inflatable Support Structures, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2013.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c77c5c6a-0bf7-47d5-b5bf-c5efac0c2d83)
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<details>
<summary>2012</summary>

- [Bosch, H.A.: Finite Element Analysis of a Kite for Power Generation, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2012.](http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:888fe64a-b101-438c-aa6f-8a0b34603f8e)
- [Schwoll, J.: Finite Element Analysis of Inflatable Structures Using Uniform Pressure, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2012.](http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f92da57f-55df-4109-9f8a-8c7c2b220c6a)
- [van Kappel, R.: Aerodynamic Analysis Tool for Dynamic Leading Edge Inflated Kite Models: A Non-Linear Vortex Lattice Method, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2012.](https://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:385d316b-c997-4a02-b0f3-b30c40fffc32)
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<details>
<summary>2011</summary>

- [Breukels, J.: An Engineering Methodology for Kite Design, PhD Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2011.](http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cdece38a-1f13-47cc-b277-ed64fdda7cdf)
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>
> Prof.dr. H.G.C. (Henri) Werij, Dean of Aerospace Engineering
>
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## :gem: Help and Documentation
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### Copyright
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### Geometry

["SurfplanAdapter": scripts able to automatically extract kite geometry from a Surfplan file and calculate moment of intertia](https://github.com/jellepoland/SurfplanAdapter)

["LEI-strut-in-CATIA": containing CAD Files, including a strut creating tutorial](https://github.com/awegroup/LEI-strut-in-CATIA)


### Structural Code

["Particle_System_Simulator": a particle system model, for analyzing the deformation of line systems and membranes](https://github.com/awegroup/Particle_System_Simulator/tree/main)

["TUD-V3-kite-depower-2plate": Two-plate model of the depower mechanism, a tetrahedron and trilateration algorithm calculate the width as functions of the bridle length changes](https://github.com/awegroup/TUD-V3-kite-depower-2plate)

### Aerodynamic

["Vortex-Step-Method": A fast aerodynamic model tailored for kites, also includes bridle drag.](https://github.com/ocayon/Vortex-Step-Method)

["Pointwise-OpenFoam-toolchain": containing automic meshing scripts for a given 2D Airfoil, with the python version tailored to LEI kites](https://github.com/awegroup/Pointwise-Openfoam-toolchain)

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# Geometric Data
- Surfplan Exported Geometry File, see the folder: `data/surfplan_export` which can be analyzed using [SurfplanAdapter](https://github.com/jellepoland/SurfplanAdapter).
- CAD Files

# Flight Data

- [Kite power flight data acquired on 8 October 2019](https://github.com/awegroup/Flightdata08102019) or [4TU link](https://data.4tu.nl/datasets/102f9f56-aecd-4460-8c69-a3f74138ae53) analyzed by [Cayon et al. 2025](https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-2024-182) and [Schelbergen and Schmehl (2024)](https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-9-1323-2024)

- Flight data 27-11-2023,Cayon et al. (2024a).
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# Wind Tunnel Data
- Zenodo doi to Load paper, and add code link
- Zendo doi to
# Aerodynamic Results?
- Zenodo doi to Lebesque's work
- Zenodo doi to Demkowicz work
# Structural Results?
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