Multi-site testing and evaluation of remote sensing instruments for wind resource assessment

  • J. Sanz Rodrigo
  • , F. Borbón
  • , P. Gómez
  • , M. S. Courtney
  • , R. Wagner
  • , E. Dupont

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to present a methodology for testing and evaluation of remotes sensing instruments that makes use of two test sites in flat and complex terrain. A system inter-comparison experiment is presented to illustrate the method. One sodar and two lidar (pulsed and continuous wave) systems are benchmarked with respect to reference cup anemometer and other mast-based instrumentation. Besides. The evaluation comprises three steps: single-point regression, ensemble profile analysis and performance indicator summary. Apart from the influence of the terrain complexity on the flow field, it is also investigated the influence of the background atmospheric stability by classifying the results with the Richardson number in flat terrain and the Froude number in complex terrain. The result is a thorough field calibration of the instruments for a wide range of terrain-flow conditions fit for the purpose of conducting wind resource assessment campaigns.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2012, EWEC 2012
Pages411-422
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventEuropean Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2012, EWEC 2012 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 16 Apr 201219 Apr 2012

Publication series

NameEuropean Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2012, EWEC 2012
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2012, EWEC 2012
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityCopenhagen
Period16/04/1219/04/12

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