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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

Weight8100kg
Dimensions6M (L) x 3.1M (W) x 9M (H)
Uncertaintybelow 4%
Annual data availability+95%
Mooring depth10m to >4000m
LiDAR operating temperature-40C to +50C

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