Optimisation and Control in Airborne Wind Energy: A Bibliometric Study

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2025

Authors

L.T. Paiva (Author) FEUP; Mota, A (Author) Other; Roque, L (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering

Pages: 684-693

16th APCA International Conference on Automatic Control and Soft Computing, CONTROLO 2024

Porto, 17 July 2024 through 19 July 2024

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Authenticus ID: P-018-RC7

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-81724-3_61

Abstract (EN): Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) systems represent an innovative method for capturing wind energy at high altitudes, where wind conditions are typically stronger and more consistent. These systems utilize flying devices tethered to a ground station to harness wind energy. An AWE system comprises a tether connecting the flying device to a base station, a control system for maneuvering the device, and a mechanism for converting kinetic energy into electricity. Researchers are exploring various materials, designs, and control methods to enhance the efficiency and reliability of AWE systems. Over the past decade, interest in AWE has surged, leading to a substantial increase in scholarly publications on the topic. This research conducts an in-depth bibliometric analysis. This analysis highlights emerging topics, allowing researchers to identify new trends and areas of interest within a field. By emphasizing these emerging topics, researchers and stakeholders can better align their efforts with the latest developments and opportunities in their area of study. Findings reveal that research on control techniques in AWE has grown at an average annual rate of 16% since 2013. Additionally, the study identifies the most influential aspects of the literature, including key topics, articles, authors, and keywords. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9