P5_4 Extreme Altitude Wind Power

Abstract

This article investigates the use of the lift created by rigid aerofoils in altitudes of 1km to 7km as a method of generating energy. From the assumptions made by atmospheric and aerofoil models described in the article, an aluminium aerofoil is only effective up to a thickness of 220 μm. This is considered too small to create feasible rigid foils.