This project is part of the larger international collaboration network funded by Marie Curie and named "Atmospheric Physics and Turbulence for Wind Energy" (AptWind). The AptWind Doctoral Network aims to train a new generation of academically and industrially oriented researchers in the field of atmospheric flow physics and turbulence for wind energy applications. These researchers are expected to be creative, entrepreneurial, innovative, and equipped to address current and future challenges in this research frontier. They will have the ability to translate knowledge and ideas into new products and services for the benefit of the economy and society.
The primary focus of this project is to evaluate modeling choices used in wind resource assessment. The main responsibility involves assessing how different modeling complexities impact the accuracy of representing turbulence flow and rotor loads in simulations of atmospheric flows over various types of terrains. The project will explore different levels of sophistication in modeling, including representations of forested landscapes and atmospheric stratification dynamics. By doing so, the project seeks to investigate and inform the wind industry about variations in wind modeling accuracy and potential implications for assessing the performance of turbines and wind parks. Deadline : 17 November 2023. View details & Apply