Journal article
A synoptic classification for wind power potential in the southwest of Western Australia
Australian meteorological magazine, Vol.37(1), pp.47-53
1989
Abstract
A synoptic classification based on the criteria of gradient wind direction, curvature of isobars and pressure trends for the southwest of Western Australia is related to wind power potential. During summer, mesoscale sea-breeze circulations provide a significant contribution to wind power potential during periods of weak synoptic gradients. In winter, synoptic forcing is the dominant mechanism. Observations at Perth and Esperance infer that mesoscale forcing is an important source of wind power potential.
Details
- Title
- A synoptic classification for wind power potential in the southwest of Western Australia
- Authors/Creators
- T.J. Lyons (Author/Creator)I.J. Foster (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian meteorological magazine, Vol.37(1), pp.47-53
- Publisher
- Australian Bureau of Meteorology
- Identifiers
- 991005544472507891
- Copyright
- (c) authors
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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