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  2. Self-steering gear - Wikipedia

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    Another version of wind vane self steering on sail boats is known as the vertical axis vane and usually, because of the inferior steering force output compared to servo pendulum devices it makes use of a trim tab hung off the rudder to control the course of the boat. The vane spins at right angles to the ground and can lock to the trim tab in ...

  3. Curonian weathervane - Wikipedia

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    Curonian Lagoon Boat's Weathervanes in Nida The Curonian weathervane is a unique decoration of boats, created by fishermen of the Curonian Lagoon in Lithuania. The weather vanes have been used for identifications, as well as decoration and indication of the direction of wind.

  4. Weather vane - Wikipedia

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    A wind vane, weather vane, or weathercock is an instrument used for showing the direction of the wind. It is typically used as an architectural ornament to the highest point of a building. The word vane comes from the Old English word fana, meaning "flag". A cockerel is a traditional figure used as a vane placed on top of the cardinal directions.

  5. Yaw system - Wikipedia

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    In the event of skew winds the "wind pressure" on the swept area causes a yawing moment around the tower axis (z-axis) which orients the rotor. [1] The tail fin (or wind vane) is commonly used for small wind turbines since it offers a low cost and reliable solution. It is however unable to cope with the high moments required to yaw the nacelle ...

  6. Westsail 32 - Wikipedia

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    The Westsail 32 was a production fiberglass sailboat built between the years of 1971 and 1980. Approximately 830 were built, about half of them in kit form. [1] The "W32", as they are often referred to, was very heavily built and has taken many people on trouble-free voyages and several circumnavigations.

  7. Broken blade parts from Vineyard Wind turbine reaches Cape - AOL

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    If the public spots any debris in the water or onshore, they should report it to Vineyard Wind's Debris Reporting Hotline at 833-609-5768, according to the Chatham town website. And report any ...