> Harold Hallikainen wrote:
>> So, what's the "maximum power point?"
>
> I figured that out and showed the derivation a month or two ago when we
> were
> talking about wind tubines.
>
>> What fraction of wind speed should a sail be
>> moving to recover the most power?
>
> 1/3 when moving directly downwind.
>
>
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Thanks! Sorry I missed that thread!

Harold


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