Thomas Sauder
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About
Thomas Sauder is a leading researcher in the field of hydrodynamic model testing and cable-driven parallel robotics, with a focus on advancing the experimental capabilities for offshore renewable energy systems. His work centers on the development of cyber-physical testing methods, particularly real-time hybrid model (ReaTHM®) testing, which integrates numerical simulations with physical experiments to overcome the limitations of traditional scale-model testing. Sauder’s major contributions include novel force allocation algorithms for overconstrained cable-driven parallel robots, ensuring continuously differentiable cable forces for precise load application, and the use of these robots to emulate aerodynamic loads on floating wind turbines and wind-assisted cargo ships in ocean basins. His most-cited paper (45 citations) presents a computationally efficient method for optimal force allocation, while his work on the ReaTHM® testing of a 10MW semi-submersible floating wind turbine (20 citations) has been instrumental in validating numerical models for extreme environments. Sauder’s innovative approach has enabled more accurate hydrodynamic testing, directly impacting the design and certification of next-generation offshore structures.
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