polykiteeseiology
Polykiteeseiology is an interdisciplinary field that studies polykites, tethered aerial devices characterized by multiple lifting surfaces, complex geometries, and often multi-line control systems. Researchers in polykiteeseiology investigate how such devices generate lift, maneuver, and interact with wind, as well as how their structures respond to dynamic loads. The field integrates aerodynamics, structural mechanics, materials science, control theory, and the practical and cultural contexts of polykite use.
The scope includes design methods, performance metrics, safety considerations, and the social dimensions of polykite practice.
Methods commonly employed in polykiteeseiology include computational fluid dynamics, wind tunnel testing, and field experiments, supported
Applications span energy, research, and culture. Polykite-based power systems explore airborne generation under tethered configurations; meteorological