MULTIPLE SATELLITE BLENDED SEA SURFACE WINDS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS TO OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY

摘要

The wind pattern is one factor that determines theoptimal siting locations of the wind/wave farms offshore.We have developed 6-hourly and 1/4-degree global seasurface wind climatology from decade long multiplesatellite observations(http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/rsad/air-sea.html). Thisproduct has been used by several ocean energyresearchers and consulting firms. Here we present thewind patterns in selected regions that are of interest tothe ocean energy industry and seek feedback forproduct improvements. The close relationship betweenwind patterns and sea surface temperature fronts arealso explored. This presentation seeks to promotecollaboration among the ocean energy industry andgovernment agencies that develop ocean observationsand products.