Wind Energy
The research theme of applied meteorology in the Kusaka Lab also includes research on wind energy as a renewable energy source.
In order to study and research wind energy, one needs knowledge of fluid dynamics in addition to meteorology, as the macro wind field is affected by not only pressure patterns (0-1000km) but also micro-scale turbulence (0-1m).
Our research has focused on understanding the ramp phenomena, which refers to the rapid changes in wind speed that can cause fluctuations in power production. Additionally, we have studied the wake effect caused behind a rotor, as well as the wind vertical profile in front of a rotor, as these factors are critical to maximizing the yield production of wind energy.
The Wind Farm on the Mountaintop
Assessing the wind fields surrounding the wind farm may be difficult due to the complex topography.
(Written by: Ryuta Shizui; Edited by: Lingbo Xue)
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