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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flettner_rotor Flettner Rotors] are cylinders which generate lift when rotated in a wind stream. This phenomena is known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect Magnus Effect]. This technology is used in a modern form of wind propulsion called the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotor_ship Rotor Ship].

*[[3458750.pdf]] Flettner Rotor Concept for Marine Applications: A Systematic Study
*[[Drift_Forces_-_Wingsails_vs_Flettner_rotors.pdf]] Drift Forces – Wingsails vs Flettner Rotors
*[http://newatlas.com/norsepower-rotor-sail-shipping/48435/ Norsepower Rotor Sails]

See Also:

*[[Traditional sailplan]]
*[[Wind Power]]