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Figure 8

In the world of kite energy "figure 8" plays a big role.

Send your Figure 8 notes to enhance this collaborative article.     8@EnergyKiteSystems.net

Questions:
  • What is the  shape of the optimal path of a particular kite in its particular system?  What proofs can be brought forward that there is no better path for maximizing energy production for a particular kite in its system?
     
  • lying-eight figures
 Rotate the "8"  by 90 degrees.  So, is the intent a lemniscate?   Akin to the infinity symbol?
Some links:
automatic controllers
Allister Furey and Inman Harvey have some special findings about optimal paths for kites during power generation.