Wind Measurement
   
 
Wind Measurement
Site Survey  

After initial communications regarding the site location and boundaries, Wind Measurement International can perform a desktop site survey. We are able to look at limiting parameters such as grid connection, distance to nearest dwelling, ecological sensitivity, air traffic control implications, mobile phone and TV interference. We can measure the location, height and characteristics of all significant wind obstacles on your site in order to optimise wind measurement location and maximise the certainty of the wind speed measurements.

        

To measure obstacles we use a Leica A8 Disto with laser range finder. The
in-built tilt sensor and camera unit allows accurate and rapid measurement of heights. Locations are recorded to 3 m accuracy using a WAAS enabled GPS. Porosity is recorded using a digital camera and assessed by experts.

The windshelters are used with landform xyz data to predict the variation in wind climate across your site using either simple laminar flow models or xxx.

We email you a pdf report which includes an initial annual energy estimate using our best estimate of local wind speed and local long term wind rose. The estimate accounts for the wind obstacles surrounding your site and is based on your preferred wind turbine(s). The report will propose a suitable location for wind monitoring to accurately measure wind speed, direction and shear. Please note that "best estimates" are notoriously unreliable and are only used to give a qualitative idea of the wind speed.

We will offer you a range of options for measuring the wind climate of your site specifically related to your requirements. Each option has an associated uncertainty on the final results. In general, the higher the cost, the lower the uncertainty.

 

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