Abstract: A more efficient wind power generation system is afforded by extending tower heights to several hundred meters to operate wind catching rotors and generators aligned with the wind direction at various levels along the tower. With multiple vertically cascaded wind generators and higher velocity winds at higher elevations greater power is produced as a system characterized by a small footprint. This is particularly enhanced by a single mast construction, which is supported by a dynamic guy wire tensioning system to accommodate varying lateral forces primarily caused by the change in direction of wind loads on the tower. The mast is built from modular sections connected together at articulated joints, between which the various rotors are stationed.

Abstract: A more efficient wind power generation system is afforded by extending tower heights to several hundred meters to operate wind catching rotors and generators aligned with the wind direction at various levels along the tower. With multiple vertically cascaded wind generators and higher velocity winds at higher elevations greater power is produced as a system characterized by a small footprint. This is particularly enhanced by a single mast construction, which is supported by a dynamic guy wire tensioning system to accommodate varying lateral forces primarily caused by the change in direction of wind loads on the tower. The mast is built from modular sections connected together at articulated joints, between which the various rotors are stationed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fishing reel assembly of the side cast type comprising retrieval guide means for reducing the possibility of a fishing line becoming entangled upon retrieval and/or means for holding the fishing line during the initial part of the cast. The fishing reel assembly preferably comprises a conveniently located actuating lever. This lever when operated by one finger simultaneously performs four functions. It may unlock the spool assembly from a fixed mounting bracket, rotate the spool assembly from the retrieve to the cast position, swing the retrieval line guide clear of the casting edge of the spool, and apply a finger to the casting edge of the spool to hold the line during the initial part of the cast.