Wind Farms: A Danger to Ultra-Light Aircraft? (IMAGE)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Wind Farms: A Danger to Ultra-Light Aircraft?

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The simulation reveals the turbulence generated by wind turbines. The red beam indicates heavy turbulence -- which is particularly common behind the wind power plant.

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Fraunhofer IWES

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