Estimation of wind properties using a light detection and ranging device
US9217415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and apparatus for determining a property of wind approaching a wind turbine. A light detection and ranging equipment may emit pulsed radiation into oncoming wind to detect properties of the wind at a plurality of predefined locations. A property of the wind approaching the wind turbine may be determined based on the property of wind measured at at least two predefined locations.
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