Airborne Wind Energy
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesOn the windswept tarmac of the former Alameda Naval Air Station, an inventive group of scientists and engineers are test-flying a kite-like tethered wing that may someday help revolutionize clean energy. Students explore the potential of wind energy and new airborne wind turbines designed to harness the stronger and more consistent winds found at higher altitudes.
Media Details
Runtime: 10 minutes, 53 seconds
- Topic: Business, Science
- Subtopic: Energy, Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2011
- Producer/Distributor: KQED
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