This paper presents a study on the dynamic modelling of a land-yacht, i.e. a ground vehicle that is propelled by wind energy through the use of a vertical airfoil. First, a non-linear dynamic model of the land-yacht motion is derived using a compact matrix notation. Then, an introduction to the study of the performance and handling characteristics is presented. It is considered the vehicle response to input commands, i.e. steering to follow the desired course and adjusting the sail angle according to environmental conditions, that is, wind intensity and direction. The model demonstrates the performance in terms of maximum longitudinal speed and the effects on handling behaviour of the major vehicle design and operational parameters, including location of the centre of gravity and centre of effort, and forward speed, and it leads to conclusions of practical significance concerning directional control and stability.

Modelling and handling dynamics of a wind-driven vehicle / Reina, Giulio; Foglia, Mario. - In: VEHICLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS. - ISSN 0042-3114. - STAMPA. - 57:5(2019), pp. 697-720. [10.1080/00423114.2018.1479529]

Modelling and handling dynamics of a wind-driven vehicle

Reina, Giulio
Conceptualization
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Foglia, Mario
2019-01-01

Abstract

This paper presents a study on the dynamic modelling of a land-yacht, i.e. a ground vehicle that is propelled by wind energy through the use of a vertical airfoil. First, a non-linear dynamic model of the land-yacht motion is derived using a compact matrix notation. Then, an introduction to the study of the performance and handling characteristics is presented. It is considered the vehicle response to input commands, i.e. steering to follow the desired course and adjusting the sail angle according to environmental conditions, that is, wind intensity and direction. The model demonstrates the performance in terms of maximum longitudinal speed and the effects on handling behaviour of the major vehicle design and operational parameters, including location of the centre of gravity and centre of effort, and forward speed, and it leads to conclusions of practical significance concerning directional control and stability.
2019
Modelling and handling dynamics of a wind-driven vehicle / Reina, Giulio; Foglia, Mario. - In: VEHICLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS. - ISSN 0042-3114. - STAMPA. - 57:5(2019), pp. 697-720. [10.1080/00423114.2018.1479529]
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