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Vortex EXTREMES generates detailed Wind Speed Data datasets (10min and 3 seconds records based on 4 Hz samples) to help load engineers analyze extreme events beyond the usual Vref calculations under different return periods.This high-resolution Wind Speed Data enables a deeper understanding of transient wind phenomena and supports more robust structural design decisions.
Vortex EXTREMES has been designed thanks to the ability of WRF-LES technology to provide 10-minute modeled Wind Speed Data and the availability of 30 years of reanalysis datasets.
It also supports load engineers by providing deeper insight into wind behavior variability, enabling improved validation of design assumptions and enhancing the reliability of structural load assessments under extreme conditions. Additionally, it incorporates observational data through statistical methodology to refine extreme wind speed representation, particularly for maximum values.
The calibration process refines the original Wind Speed Data provides a complementary deliverable comprising a 180-day time series at 10-minute temporal resolution which is now adjusted to the measurements. The calibrated output can be used to derive a better yearly maxima analysis as well as a more accurate Vref estimate, reducing uncertainty in extreme wind assessments.
Vortex EXTREMES delivers a 180-days time series (6 complete days time series per year for each of the last 30 years) at 10-minute temporal resolution generated under WRF-LES technology. This comprehensive Wind Speed Data deliverable includes the following variables: wind speed, wind direction, the standard deviation of wind speed and wind direction, 3-second gust, pressure, Richardson number and vertical wind speed. Results are available at any hub height between 50 and 300m above ground, ensuring adaptability to different turbine configurations.
Moreover, the dataset allows cross-comparison between modeled and observed Wind Speed Data, facilitating advanced validation workflows and improving confidence in extreme event characterization. This added layer of analysis is particularly useful for projects in complex terrain or offshore environments where wind behavior is highly variable.
When valuable Wind Speed Data on extreme wind speed events is needed (especially when such events may affect wind farm design, cost and lifetime) without being only limited to the Vref analysis. It is particularly useful when detailed is required for risk assessment, certification processes, or bankability studies.
These technical capabilities ensure the generation of high-quality Wind Speed Data suitable for advanced engineering analyses. By combining high-resolution simulations with long-term datasets and optional calibration, the resulting Wind Speed Data supports more accurate extreme wind characterization, improves confidence in Vref estimations, and enables better-informed decisions in wind farm design and risk assessment.
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