IEA Wind Task 32: The Wind Lidar Community
Task 32 provides a platform for the open exchange of ideas,
experience, and techniques for the use of lidar for wind energy applications
Since 2012 Task 32 has built a strong community that works together to identify and mitigate the barriers to adoption of wind lidar for wind energy applications.
We provide a structured forum for international collaborations between researchers, vendors, and users to exchange needs, ideas, and experience.
The Task focuses on producing tangible results such as recommended practices that can be used by practitioners. And, we work in collaboration with other IEA Wind Tasks and related groups like CFARS and the EU-funded PROBE COST action to help make sure that R&D is aligned with users’ needs.
Our Objectives
Task 32 exists to enable exchange of experience and ideas between the many different stakeholders that are involved with the use of wind lidar by the wind industry, helping everyone make the best use of wind lidar.
Application Areas
We focus on four wind energy applications, including site assessment, power performance, loads and control, and complex flow. We also explore new ideas that are still in early research stages.
Our approach
We hold annual General Meetings to build our community, have regular dedicated workshops to explore specific issues, and have working groups that are making progress on the adoption of lidar technology.
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