Wind Shear: Power-Law Exponent & Hub-Height Extrapolation
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In this lesson
You derive the shear exponent α from a met mast measuring at 60 m and 80 m, extrapolate the monthly wind speeds to the 110 m hub and quantify the power gain of the taller tower.
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Lessons in this course
- Power in the Wind: Air Density, Swept Area & ½ρAv³ Locked
- Betz Limit, Power Coefficient Cp & Rotor Sizing Locked
- Wind Shear: Power-Law Exponent & Hub-Height Extrapolation Locked
- Power Curve Lookup with Linear Interpolation Locked
- Weibull Wind Distribution: Mean Speed, Bin Probabilities & Hours Locked
- Annual Energy Production: Σ Hours × Power (with Chart) Locked
- Losses, Net AEP & Capacity Factor of a Wind Farm Locked
- Simple LCOE of a Wind Farm with the Capital Recovery Factor Locked