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Great idea! The world needs this - if it works. Just like some strong pressure will bend a tape measure - will a strong wind gust damage your sails?

• jmoorebeek 4y ago
  Of course, there will be limits on the wind speed the structure can handle. Flexing of the structure will be designed in, similar to how a 787 wing flexes by design under load. For stronger gusts, aside from design margin, we are also looking at technologies that can help us see gusts coming, for instance LIDAR systems which are already used on ships which can detect windspeeds for kilometers around the vessel. We can then reef or feather the sails when we see a gust coming and remain within structural limits.
  • skanga 4y ago
    Thanks @jmoorebeek. I wish you tremendous success.