Smart composites: evaluation of embedded sensors in composite materials

As an emerging form of renewable energy, horizontal wind turbines have experienced advancements in improving efficiency and reliability. These advances have pushed the limits of current technology used in wind turbines. Smart blades have been proposed as a method of addressing these limitations. Sen...

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Main Author: Palmer, Nathan Reed
Language:en
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2009/palmer/PalmerN1209.pdf