Abstract
A review is given of the error sources and uncertainties in cup and sonic anemometry. In both cases the effects of
the tower, boom and other mounting arrangements, as well as the siting of the anemometer, should be considered carefully. Cup
anemometer measurements are inherently biased due to the turbulent nature of the wind, but these errors can be neglected in
many applications if a well-designed, fast-responding anemometer is used. The response characteristics of sonic anemometers
are fairly complicated. Based on wind tunnel investigations and field comparisons some of the associated errors are identified
and their magnitude assessed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Wind energy conversion 1994 |
| Editors | G. Elliot |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited |
| Publication date | 1994 |
| Pages | 353-360 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |
| Event | 16th British Wind Energy Association Conference - Stirling, United Kingdom Duration: 15 Jun 1994 → 17 Jun 1994 |
Conference
| Conference | 16th British Wind Energy Association Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Stirling |
| Period | 15/06/1994 → 17/06/1994 |