An Updated Classification Scheme for Airborne Wind Energy Designs

The text describes a method of classifying airborne wind energy systems. It rectifies some classic notions of classifying AWE [airborne wind energy] systems and introduces a new distinction between bounding and hovering AWE systems, as well as five methods of energy transfer from airborne parts of the plant to the ground. Some existing AWE actors are classified according to the scheme. Other terms are instroduced and defined.

The work builds on experiences and observations in the AWE community in the last years.