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What is the maximum wind speed that the MARS can tolerate and still remain airborne?

April 26, 2017Airborne mars maximum remain speed tolerate wind

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What is the maximum wind speed that the MARS can tolerate and still remain airborne?

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MARS can operate at speeds greater than 28 meters per second. The MARS uses torque (load) as opposed to velocity (speed) to transfer energy from the wind hence it has very good low speed characteristics and broad speed latitude. The maximum wind speed is dictated by structural integrity, and not tip rotation speed, therefore, the larger the MARS the higher the wind speed capability.