Metal Sail System for Cargo Ships

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A research and development project to create a large metal sail system made of aluminum-plastic fiber composite to harness wind power and reduce fuel consumption and emissions from cargo vessels. The system is designed to be deployable and retractable based on weather conditions.

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University of Tokyo

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Aluminum-plastic fiber composite

A resilient and flexible material used in the construction of the metal sails, combining the properties of aluminum and plastic fibers.

Metal sail system

A large sail structure made of aluminum-plastic fiber composite material designed to harness wind power for cargo ships. The sails can reach 164 feet in height and 65 feet in width and can be raised or lowered as needed.

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Metal Sail System

A deployable metal sail structure made of aluminum-plastic fiber composite designed for cargo ships. The sails reach 164 feet in height and 65 feet in width, capturing wind currents to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The system can be lowered during turbulent weather.

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Professor Uzawa Kiyoshi

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Metal Sail System for Cargo Ships

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