Short Course on Aerodynamic Blade Design
Steady-State Aerodynamics Codes for HAWTs:
Their Use in Blade Design and Related Issues
With An Emphasis on PROPID
Michael S. Selig, James L. Tangler, and Philippe Giguère
Created on 9/3/99
References / Blade Geometry Optimization
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