Flettner Rotor definition
Flettner Rotor means a rotating cylinder/rotor to generate thrust from wind force by the Magnus effect at wind assisted propulsion systems.
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In the case of the Flettner Rotor, these are dependent on the shape, angular velocity of spin, and apparent wind speed experienced by the rotor.
A simple diagram of lift and drag forces felt by a Flettner Rotor is given in Figure 73.
A Flettner Rotor is a rotating cylinder, which generates a force perpendicular to the flow of whatever fluid it is in (in this case air).