Estimation of wind properties using a light detection and ranging device

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PATENT NO 9103327
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Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and apparatus for determining a property of wind approaching a wind turbine. A light detection and ranging equipment may be used to determine a property of the wind at a plurality of locations ahead of a turbine. A wind flow model may be used to determine the property of wind expected at the rotor of the wind turbine based on the readings of the light detection and ranging device.

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  • VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowyer, Robert Fulham, GB 31 579
Couchman, Ian London, GB 16 126
Hales, Kelvin Egham, GB 15 139
Palmer, Christopher Wimbledon, GB 23 160

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