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I was looking at the Magenn website, at their floating wind turbine, and also looking over SkySails website for kite propulsion systems for ships, and wondering how well a kite towed dirigilble would work for transportation or freight hauling, following trade wind routes.
The dirigible itself would have to stay aerodynamic, for handling / control purposes, but a kite towing system out ahead of it might quickly / cheaply pull it along through the air at low costs. Perhaps it could serve no better purpose than scenic tours over remote areas, or it could move freight very slowly and cheaply.
The dirigible itself would have to stay aerodynamic, for handling / control purposes, but a kite towing system out ahead of it might quickly / cheaply pull it along through the air at low costs. Perhaps it could serve no better purpose than scenic tours over remote areas, or it could move freight very slowly and cheaply.