Davidson Technology Ltd.

• kitepatents/conversations/messages/1425
• PDF of patent for High Altitude Platform
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In relation to the text in the patent, consider studying the works: http://www.richannel.org/components--tether-dynamics

See: http://energykitesystems.net/HilaryCostello/index.html      Hilary Costello seems to be part of a team on the tether dynamics studies.    AirborneWindEnergy/conversations/messages/11684

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• center of Aerodynamic pressure, center of tension, center of mass, center of shear
• gliders on tether
• flags on tether
• sheath to hold streamlined tether for reeling, stacking, etc. to prevent damage
• hydrophobic
• tether-based moveable vehicle for inspection, de-icing, repair
• conspicuity lights on the tether
• Their "gliders" are mechanically kited wings
• Tethers to prevent kite parts from tangling with the main tether
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• lifting tether via special lifting devices on the tether
• The description hold many different AWES matters worthy of study and discussion. Just where the novelty might be is a challenge. So much old kite and balloon and paravane art is brought to achieve the communications targets.