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
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
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
MSc Thesis
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
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.
MSc Thesis
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
2017
Published and peer-reviewed
MSc Thesis
2016
Published and peer-reviewed
2015
Published and peer-reviewed
MSc Thesis
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.
MSc Thesis
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.
MSc Thesis
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.