Case study of wind turbine generator siting in complex terrain

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6481236

Vachon, W A; Downey, W T; Madio, F R

A cost-effective wind turbine generator siting method is described, along with the results of a preliminary application of the method in the complex terrain of the New Hampshire mountains. The approach followed stressed the use of advanced planning, map interpretation, candidate-site aerial examination, and on-site studies in which TALA (Tethered Aerodynamically Lifting Anemometer) kite measurements and the examination of wind-deformed vegetation were conducted. The study results in a condensed list of sites that are candidates for the installation of meteorological sensors and the recording of a minimum of one year of wind data before recommending a site for the installation of a wind turbine (WT) generator.

• Research Organization: Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, MA
• OSTI ID: 6481236
• Report Number(s): CONF-800604-P3
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3.2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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MOUNTAINS
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
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RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
SITE SELECTION
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TURBOMACHINERY
USA
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WIND TURBINES