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Design of a Launcher for Wildlife Collision Simulation on Wind Turbines to Validate Strike Detection Systems

Conference ·
OSTI ID:2473214
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Design and construction of a custom launcher and projectiles to simulate wildlife collisions with wind turbines is investigated. The various design features that led to success of the launcher are enumerated and described in detail. These features include custom projectiles, precision aiming capabilities, repeatable launch parameters, and azimuthal control over projectile launch. Success is investigated in terms of an overall hit percentage.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Wind Energy Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308; AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
2473214
Report Number(s):
NREL/PO-5000-91582; MainId:93360; UUID:7c4d83df-7356-4de6-818a-f0331553061e; MainAdminId:74046
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

WIND ENERGY
collision simulation
launcher
strike detection
wildlife