Fast Motion Transfer
Encampment Cross-Validates Leo's "Fast Motion Transfer" Concept
Leo Goldstein has validated the same powerful crosswind AWES mode by
numerical modeling as KiteLab Austin has empirically validated in by
testing during the current Encampment. We even observed load velocities
faster than the sweeping-parafoil by the bowstring-effect.
The only difference is in secondary details:
-Leo envisioned a belt loop drive, but KiteLab Austin employed a single
pumped line with elastic return.
-KiteLab Austin also implemented a "Pulley-Filter" (Whipple Tree), to
allow control-inputs to bypass power-output.
"Fast Motion Transfer" crosswind methods are a great advance over the
common slow-downwind reeling designs, with a superior cycle and load
velocity in less airspace, with less mechanical complexity and capital
investment.
Congratulations to Leo for his fine intuition and perseverance. This work
also validates closely related concepts, like DaveL documented by Joe
Hadzicki, which were my introduction to this concept-space.
Comment and development of this topic will be occurring here.
All, send notes, links, drawings, papers, videos, plans, safety-critical
findings, and photographs!
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