Wind Field and Solar Radiation Characterization and Forecasting - A Numerical Approach for Complex Terrain (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

In addition to describing core concepts and principles, this book reveals professional methodologies and tools used by national agencies and private corporations to predict sites' potential for wind and solar power generation. Each chapter focuses on a different issue, showing readers the corresponding methodology, as well as examples of how to apply the techniques described. These techniques are explained with step-by-step guides that demonstrate how environmental variables in complex terrains can be characterized and forecasted.The authors present an adaptive finite element mass-consistent model, which computes a diagnostic wind field in the three-dimensional area of interest using observed wind data from measurement stations - data which is then interpolated using a physical model of the wind field in the boundary layer. An ensemble method is presented based on the perturbation of the numerical weather prediction models' results. The book goes on to explain solar radiation characterization and forecasting. Solar radiation and electrical power generation temporal and spatial variability are discussed and modelled. Different statistical methods are presented in order to improve solar radiation forecasting using ground measurement, numerical weather predictions (NWPs) and satellite-derived data. This book is focused on both probabilistic and point forecast explaining different models and methodologies to improve the forecasting. The results obtained from various simulations around the world are presented in tables. Finally, the book explains a possible methodology to develop a Solar Map taking into account solar radiation, terrain surface conditions and cast shadows. As such, the book provides an overview of the concepts, principles and practices involved in the treatment of environmental variables related to solar radiation or wind fields, especially when complex terrains are involved, offering useful resources for students and researchers alike. It also equips professionals with the methodologies and tools needed to construct environmental variable maps and conduct forecasting for solar radiation and wind fields.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Green Energy and Technology
Release date:	May 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Richard Perez
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	257
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-76875-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Mathematics for scientists & engineers Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Meteorology > General
LSN:	3-319-76875-1
Barcode:	9783319768755

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