http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
1 online resource (xii, 689 pages) : illustrations
"This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is an introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practicing engineers. This second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material."--Jacket.
Introduction: Modern wind energy and its origins -- Wind characteristics and resources -- Aerodynamics of wind turbines -- Mechanics and dynamics -- Electrical aspects of wind turbines -- Wind turbine materials and components -- Wind turbine design and testing -- Wind turbine control -- Wind turbine siting, system design, and integration -- Wind energy applications -- Wind energy system economics -- Wind energy systems: Environmental aspects and impacts.
J.F. Manwell and J.G. McGowan, Anthony Rogers.
Includes bibliographical references and index.