Modelling and Periodic Control of Dynamically Uncertain Airfoils

Modelling and Periodic Control of Dynamically Uncertain Airfoils

Airborne Wind Energy technology still faces many challenges before its commercialisation. One of these challenges lies in the reliability of the operation, in terms of safety, predictability, robustness and the desired behaviour of the system. ESR13’s work aims at extending robust control analysis methods to dynamically uncertain systems under periodic operation. This directly addresses the control of tethered wings in the power generation phase. The addressed research fields include dynamic modelling, limit-cycle stability theory, optimization and robust control. The focus lies in particular on the stability analysis of both nominal as well as uncertain system.

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Eva Ahbe
PhD Researcher

Interested in modeling and periodic control of dynamically uncertain systems.

Publications

(2017). Stability Certificates for a Model-Based Controller for Autonomous Power Kites. Book of Abstracts of the International Airborne Wind Energy Conference (AWEC 2017).

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