What is BS EN IEC 61400-50-3- Nacelle-mounted lidars for wind measurements about?
BS EN IEC 61400 discusses wind energy generation systems. BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 belongs to BS EN IEC 61400 multi-series and discusses the use of nacelle-mounted lidars for wind measurements.
BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 describe procedures and methods that ensure that wind measurements using nacelle-mounted wind lidars are carried out and reported consistently and according to best practice.
BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 forms part of the IEC 61400 series of standards, it is anticipated that the wind measurements will be used in relation to some form of wind energy test or resource assessment.
Who is BS EN IEC 61400-50-3- Nacelle-mounted lidars for wind measurements for?
BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 on the use of nacelle-mounted lidars for wind measurements is useful for:
- Wind turbine manufacturers
- Wind energy engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61400-50-3- Nacelle-mounted lidars for wind measurements?
Nacelle Mounted LiDARs are aligned with the rotor, and they can measure the relative wind direction before the wind reaches the turbine. BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 is limited to forward-looking nacelle-mounted wind lidars (i.e. the measurement volume is located upstream of the turbine rotor).
The method and requirements provided in BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 are independent of the model and type of instrument and the measurement principle and should allow the application of new types of nacelle-mounted lidar.
BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 describe wind measurements using nacelle-mounted wind lidar with sufficient quality for the use case of power performance testing. BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 provides guidance for measurements in flat terrain and offshore as defined in IEC 61400-12-1:2017. BS EN IEC 61400-50-3 helps you with the mind measurements.