Procedure for Estimation of Weibull Statistics from Threshold Influenced Wind Data

摘要

It is shown that observed wind speed distributions follow a 2-parameter Weibull distribution, at least for Danish conditions, if climatologically representative time periods are of concern. A simple statistical method is outlined for the estimation of the parameters in the Weibull distribution. The method is capable of estimating the parameters even if the data are influenced by measuring equipment with high threshold wind speeds. Wind data from two Danish synoptic stations are examined. Application of the method is of interest where wind statistics are required, e.g. in wind power studies, climatological air quality studies and studies of wind loads on buildings. (ERA citation 08:004970)