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🌬️ Wind Turbine Physics (2D): Actuator Disk Streamtube, Betz Limit, Cp-TSR Map and Power Curve

2D companion of the wind turbine sim: actuator-disk streamtube cross-section, Cp(lambda, pitch) map, regulated power curve with cut-in/rated/cut-out, gusty wind trace and numerical checks of the Betz limit and momentum balance.

Physics & Mechanics2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version
Wind Turbine Physics (2D): Actuator Disk Streamtube, Betz Limit, Cp-TSR Map and Power Curve ↗ Open standalone
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2D companion of the wind turbine sim: actuator-disk streamtube cross-section, Cp(lambda, pitch) map, regulated power curve with cut-in/rated/cut-out, gusty wind trace and numerical checks of the Betz limit and momentum balance.

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2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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