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| − | Flettner Rotors are cylinders which generate lift | + | [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]. |
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| + | *[[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] | ||
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| + | See Also: | ||
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| + | *[[Traditional sailplan]] | ||
| + | *[[Wind Power]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:38, 4 August 2017
Flettner Rotors are cylinders which generate lift when rotated in a wind stream. This phenomena is known as the Magnus Effect. This technology is used in a modern form of wind propulsion called the 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
- Norsepower Rotor Sails
See Also:
