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YAW RATE [2 records]

Record 1 2006-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The speed at which a horizontal-axis wind turbine reorients the nacelle to changes in wind direction.

OBS

Small wind turbines using tail vanes have high yaw rates, compared to medium-size wind turbines using active yaw control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Vitesse à laquelle une éolienne à axe horizontal actionne la nacelle en réponse aux changements de direction du vent.

OBS

Les petites éoliennes utilisant un gouvernail ont une vitesse de lacet très rapide par rapport aux éoliennes de taille moyenne employant un système d'orientation active.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry
OBS

ICAO C-82-AN/69 III, p. 168

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aéronautique et aérospatiale
OBS

ms/27.03.73

Spanish

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