DEVELOPMENT OF NEW METEOROLOGICAL MAST FOR TURBULENCE PARAMETERS CHARACTERIZATION

The proposed project is aligned to European Wind Energy Platform from 2008 to 2030. It has been proposed an ambitious long-term 3% vision. Current techniques must be improved so that given the geographic coordinates of any wind farm (flat terrain, complex terrain or offshore; or in a region covered by extensive data sets or largely unknown), predictions with an uncertainty of less than 3%. In the topic of “design conditions”, wind conditions that will affect the design of the turbine are emphasized. Therefore, the objectives are to be able to accurately calculate the external wind load acting on a wind turbine and its lifetime energy production. Current techniques are inadequate, especially in areas of complex terrain, which include complex orography, forests, or a combination of both. The following research priorities have been identified: (1) A full-scale measurement campaign is urgently needed in order to enhance the current knowledge of complex terrains and forested areas, (2) Advanced models for wind resource and turbulence estimation, (3) New measurement techniques based on remote sensing are needed for high temporal and spatial resolution measurements and heights above 100m. The goal outcome of the project will be designated, manufactured and tested a new mast with height of 100m including set of probes in order to be able to measure all three component of wind velocities and air temperature difference aiming to characterize turbulence stability of atmosphere.