The objective of this work was to develop a method for determining stochastic loads on horizontal axis wind turbine blades. Stochastic loads caused by wind turbulence are a major consideration in designing for long life, cost effective wind turbines. The rotor blades are of particular concern because the blades are...
Through passive adaptation to incidental flow, flexible aerodynamic surfaces exploit effects of increased lift, delayed stall and disturbance rejection. Wings of birds, bats, and insects exhibit these passive effects, and at the same time through the use of structural state feedback sensed from the loads on the wing, active control...