How it works: Flettner rotor Norsepower
Diagram of the Flettner Rotor
When the wind meets the spinning Rotor Sail, the air flow accelerates on one side of the Rotor Sail and decelerates on the opposite side of the Rotor Sail (Magnus effect).
Diagram of the Flettner Rotor
When the wind meets the spinning Rotor Sail, the air flow accelerates on one side of the Rotor Sail and decelerates on the opposite side of the Rotor Sail (Magnus effect).