Advanced aerodynamic control system for a high output wind turbine

A control system for a wind turbine for measuring operating data and adjusting system inputs to regulate energy output and/or structural loads of the wind turbine at predetermined operating wind conditions, the control system for a wind turbine comprising:

• at least one wind turbine blade including a first end, a second end and a duct extending from a position adjacent the first end toward the second end, at least one slot in communication with the duct and extending along a surface of the blade opposite the first end of the blade;
• at least one instrument coupled to the wind turbine that measures the operating data;
• a controller coupled to the at least one instrument;
• an air control system coupled to the controller that introduces pressurized air into the duct and varies a flow rate of air out of the at least one slot;
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• a pitch control system coupled to the blade and the controller that varies a pitch of the blade relative to a wind, wherein the controller collects the operating data from the at least one instrument and compares the operating data to predetermined operating norms, the controller actuating the air control system and pitch control system based upon the comparison of the operating data and predetermined operating norms.