Research Article

Time-Domain Modeling of Tower Shadow and Wind Shear in Wind Turbines

Table 1

Variation of 𝛼 with terrain.

Terrain 𝛼

Smooth, hard ground, lake, or ocean 0.10
Smooth, level, grass-covered 0.14
Tall row crops, low bushes with few trees 0.20
Many trees, occasional buildings 0.24