AXYS Technologies System / Package
FLiDAR WindSentinel
Offshore wind resource assessment buoy using ZX or WINDCUBE LiDAR to measure wind at hub height, certified to Stage 3 under Carbon Trust standards.
Description
The FLiDAR WindSentinel measures wind speed and direction at turbine hub height and across the blade span using industry-standard ZephIR/ZX or WINDCUBE LiDARs, alongside full meteorological and ocean data including waves and currents. It is certified to Stage 3 under Carbon Trust standards and has passed over 23 offshore performance verifications.
Key features
- Uncertainty below 4%; +95% annual data availability; 825+ commercial campaign months
- Welded aluminium hull with steel components, mooring yoke and four watertight compartments
- 8100 kg; 6 m (L) x 3.1 m (W) x 9 m (H)
- Wind turbines and solar power with backup diesel generator and forty lead acid batteries
- IALA lamp, radar reflector, AIS transponder and GPS watch circle
- Satellite, cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth telemetry; moorings from 10 m to over 4000 m
Applications
Offshore wind resource assessment and MetOcean data collection for offshore wind projects.
Specifications
| Weight | 8100kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6M (L) x 3.1M (W) x 9M (H) |
| Uncertainty | below 4% |
| Annual data availability | +95% |
| Mooring depth | 10m to >4000m |
| LiDAR operating temperature | -40C to +50C |
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