Litature
2025
Published and peer-reviewed - Cayon, O., Watson, S., and Schmehl, R.: Kite as a Sensor: Wind and State Estimation in Tethered Flying Systems, Wind Energ. Sci. Discuss. preprint, 10.5194/wes-2024-182, in review, 2025. - (in preparation) Poland, J.A.W., Mac Gaunaa, and Schmehl, R.: Brief communication on enhancements and best practices for utilizing the Vortex Step Method, Wind Energy Science, 2025.
MSc Thesis - (in preparation) Nathan van de Vonde, UGent, MSc Thesis - (in preparation) Kasper Masure, TUDelft, MSc Thesis
2024
Published and peer-reviewed - Poland, J.A.W. and Schmehl, R.: A virtual wind tunnel for deforming airborne wind energy kites, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 2767, 072001, 2024. - Schelbergen, M. and Schmehl, R.: Swinging motion of a kite with suspended control unit flying turning manoeuvres, Wind Energy Science, 9, 1323–1338, 2024.
MSc Thesis - Van Spronsen, J. M.: Rigidized subscale kite wind tunnel test, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2024.
2023
Published and peer-reviewed - Poland, J.A.W. and Schmehl, R.: Modelling Aero-Structural Deformation of Flexible Membrane Kites, Energies, 16(14):5264, 2023. - Cayon, O., Gaunaa, M. and Schmehl, R.: Fast Aero-Structural Model of a Leading-Edge Inflatable Kite, Energies, 16(7):3061, 2023.
MSc Thesis - Batchelor, A.R.: Development and benchmarking of a Particle System framework for structural modeling of soft-wing kites, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2023. - Watchorn, P.: Aerodynamic Load Modelling for Leading Edge Inflatable Kites, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2023.
2022
Published and peer-reviewed
MSc Thesis - Declercq, P.-J.: Aeroelastic analysis of a soft kite for airborne wind energy, MSc Thesis (Master of Science in Electromechanical Engineering, EMELMEME), UGent. Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen en Architectuur, 2022. - Poland, J.A.W.: Modelling aeroelastic deformation of soft wing membrane kites, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2022. - Cayon, O.: Fast aeroelastic model of a leading-edge inflatable kite, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2022.
2021
Published and peer-reviewed
2020
Published and peer-reviewed - Viré, A. et al.: Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes simulations of the flow past a leading edge inflatable wing for airborne wind energy applications, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser., 1618(3):032007, 2020. - Schelbergen, M. and Schmehl, R.: Validation of the quasi-steady performance model for pumping airborne wind energy systems, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser., 1618:032003, 2020. - Schmehl, R.: Successful mast-based launch of the V3 kite, Delft University of Technology, 2020.
MSc Thesis - Roullier, A.: Experimental analysis of a kite system’s dynamics, Masters Thesis, EPFL, 2020. - Lebesque, G.H.M.: Steady-State RANS Simulation of a Leading Edge Inflatable Wing with Chordwise Struts, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2020.
2019
Published and peer-reviewed - Van der Vlugt, R., Bley, A., Noom, M. and Schmehl, R.: Quasi-steady model of a pumping kite power system, Renewable Energy, 131:83–99, 2019. - Oehler, J. and Schmehl, R.: Aerodynamic characterization of a soft kite by in situ flow measurement, Wind Energy Science, 4(1):1–21, 2019. - Folkersma, M., Schmehl, R. and Viré, A.: Boundary layer transition modeling on leading edge inflatable kite airfoils, Wind Energy, 22(7):908–921, 2019.
2018
Published and peer-reviewed - Schmehl, R. and Oehler, J.: 25 m2 LEI V3 tube kite transitioning to traction phase, flying figure eight manoeuvres, Copernicus Publications, 2018. - Oehler, J., van Reijen, M. and Schmehl, R.: Experimental Investigation of Soft Kite Performance During Turning Maneuvers, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1037(5):052004, 2018.
MSc Thesis
- Mandru, P.S.M.: Investigation on inviscid flow methods for 2D LEI tube kite, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2018. - van Reijen, M.R.: The turning of kites, a quantification of known theories, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2018.
2017
Published and peer-reviewed
2016
Published and peer-reviewed - Fechner, U.: A Methodology for the Design of Kite-Power Control Systems, PhD Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2016. MSc Thesis
2015
Published and peer-reviewed - Fechner, U., Van der Vlugt, R., Schreuder, E. and Schmehl, R.: Dynamic Model of a Pumping Kite Power System, Renewable Energy, 83:705–716, 2015.
MSc Thesis - Leuthold, R.C.: Multiple-Wake Vortex Lattice Method for Membrane Wing Kites, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2015. - Berens, J.: Dynamic Nonlinear Aeroelastic Behaviour of Flexible Wings in an Airflow, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, Mar. 20, 2015.
2014
Published and peer-reviewed - Jehle, C. and Schmehl, R.: Applied Tracking Control for Kite Power Systems, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 37(4):1211–1222, 2014. - Bosch, A., Schmehl, R., Tiso, P. and Rixen, D.: Dynamic nonlinear aeroelastic model of a kite for power generation, Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, 37(5):1426–1436, 2014.
2013
Published and peer-reviewed - Van der Vlugt, R., Peschel, J. and Schmehl, R.: Design and Experimental Characterization of a Pumping Kite Power System, in Airborne Wind Energy, Green Energy and Technology, Springer, Chapter 23, 403–425, 2013. - Breukels, J., Schmehl, R. and Ockels, W.: Aeroelastic Simulation of Flexible Membrane Wings based on Multibody System Dynamics, in Airborne Wind Energy, Green Energy and Technology, Springer, Chapter 16, 287–305, 2013. - Bosch, A., Schmehl, R., Tiso, P. and Rixen, D.: Nonlinear Aeroelasticity, Flight Dynamics and Control of a Flexible Membrane Traction Kite, in Airborne Wind Energy, Springer, Chap. 17, 307–323, 2013.
2012
Published and peer-reviewed
MSc Thesis - Bosch, H.A.: Finite Element Analysis of a Kite for Power Generation, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2012. - Schwoll, J.: Finite Element Analysis of Inflatable Structures Using Uniform Pressure, Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2012. - van Kappel, R.: Aerodynamic Analysis Tool for Dynamic Leading Edge Inflated Kite Models: A Non-Linear Vortex Lattice Method, MSc Thesis, Delft University of Technology, 2012.