nicowlas / kite-sim

Kite-powered boat simulator made with threejs and react

Traction Kite Flight Simulator 🪁🚤

Overview

Welcome to the Traction Kite Flight Simulator! This project aims to provide an interactive, educational, and fun way to explore the dynamics of kite-powered boating. Whether you're a student, a researcher, or just curious, this simulator offers a hands-on approach to understanding the physics and mechanics of kite traction in a marine environment.

Features

• Realistic 3D environment
• Customizable wind and kite parameters
• Intuitive controls and UI
• Real-time analytics dashboard

Tech Stack

• React.js
• Three.js
• React Spring
• Next.js
• Vercel for deployment

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nicOwlas/kite-sim.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd kite-sim

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Run the development server:

    npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the simulator in action.

Usage

1. Setting Parameters: Use the control panel to set the wind speed, kite size, and other parameters.
2. Interacting with the Kite: Click on the flight envelope to change the kite position and observe the effects on traction.

Contributing

We welcome contributions!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.