Interaction between radar systems and wind farms

At typical radar frequencies a wind turbine has a large radar-cross-section (RCS) and due to the movement of the blades, the wind turbine generates a Doppler spectrum. This scattering behaviour has caused concern with radar operators, particularly those working with safety critical radar and nationa...

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Published in2008 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference pp. 461 - 464
Main Authors Matthews, J.C.G., Sarno, C., Herring, R.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.03.2008
Subjects
Antennas and propagation
Blades
Doppler radar
Frequency
Radar antennas
Radar applications
Radar cross section
Radar scattering
Wind farms
Wind turbines
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Summary:At typical radar frequencies a wind turbine has a large radar-cross-section (RCS) and due to the movement of the blades, the wind turbine generates a Doppler spectrum. This scattering behaviour has caused concern with radar operators, particularly those working with safety critical radar and national defence. This paper presents results from a modelling tool developed by BAE systems, advanced technology centre, which models the effect of a wind farm on a radar system. This paper discusses the development of the model and provides an example analysis using a case study, which highlights the problems associated with placing a wind farm near a radar system.
ISBN:9781424418930
1424418933
DOI:10.1109/LAPC.2008.4516966