Editors:
- Gives readers the tools needed to analyze and predict the potential of sites for both wind and solar power generation
- Includes wind-field analysis and forecasting
- Introduces a method for generating 3D geographical maps with both wind fields and solar radiation forecasting
Part of the book series: Green Energy and Technology (GREEN)
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Analysis and Characterization of Geographical and Meteorological Data
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Front Matter
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Wind Field Diagnostic and Forecasting
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Front Matter
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Solar Radiation Diagnostic and Forecasting
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Front Matter
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About this book
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.
Editors and Affiliations
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Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, State University of New York, Albany, USA
Richard Perez
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Wind Field and Solar Radiation Characterization and Forecasting
Book Subtitle: A Numerical Approach for Complex Terrain
Editors: Richard Perez
Series Title: Green Energy and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76876-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-76875-5Published: 07 May 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-08315-1Published: 26 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-76876-2Published: 24 April 2018
Series ISSN: 1865-3529
Series E-ISSN: 1865-3537
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 257
Number of Illustrations: 24 b/w illustrations, 96 illustrations in colour
Topics: Renewable and Green Energy, Math. Appl. in Environmental Science, Meteorology, Mathematical and Computational Engineering, Applications of Mathematics