WRF Model Methodology for Offshore Wind Energy Applications

Table 1

Meteorological parameters with their associated heights and the sensor types including their accuracy [6] at the FINO1 offshore platform.

Variable	Heights (m) LAT	Sensor type (accuracy)
Wind speed (m/s); (cup anemometer)	34, 41.5, 51.5, 61.5, 71.5, 81.5, 91.5, 104.5	Vector A100LK-WR-PC3; (±0.01 m/s)
Wind direction (degree)	41.5, 51.5, 61.5, 71.5, 81.5, 91.5	Thies wind vane classic; (±1°)
Air temperature (°C)	30, 41.5, 52, 72, 101	Pt-100; (±0.1 K at 0°C)
Relative humidity (%)	34.5, 90	Hydrometer, Thies; (±3% RH)
Air pressure (hPa)	22.5	Barometer, Vaisala; (±0.03 hPa)