Catching Some WindOver New York City

A Case Study

Created by The North Carolina School of Science and Math. Copyright 2012. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Created by The North Carolina School of Science and Math. Copyright 2012. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Turbulence reduces energy capture

Three primary types of wind turbine

Manmade structures can enhance wind power

Project location

3D Model of the site

Wind Rose shows prevailing wind directions

Impact of prevailing wind

Impact of prevailing wind

Site selection

• Considerations:

• Local prevailing wind direction

• Complexities of wind in urban area

• Local obstructions

• Additional information that might be helpful

How Would You Solve This Problem?

12

Combining Data, 3D Model and Site Details

Tiny green arrows get closer together where wind speed is highest and further apart where there is less wind in this model representation. Some very low wind areas on some locations on the site roof.

Wind changes with height

Site 5 selected

Catching Some Wind