Turbine performance validation; the application of nacelle LiDAR
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Turbine performance validation; the application of nacelle LiDAR
- Author:
J.W. Wagenaar, S. Davoust, A. Medawar, G. Coubard-Millet and K. Boorsma
To assess the performance of turbines wind measurements are conventionally taken using large meteorological masts. Nacelle LiDARs are being investigated to perform this assessment. Unlike a meteorological mast they measure the approaching wind and are relatively easily deployed compared to the alternative. Nacelle LiDARs offer the possibility to optimize wind turbine and wind farm control and to optimize O&M procedures. These subjects are assessed with the focus on power performance, yaw misalignment and the control of wind turbines
