On September 3 and 4, training on the use of WindCube Lidar equipment was held at the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science as part of the project “Methods, Models and Tools for Smart Energy Systems Development (MESVA)“.
The training was organized by representatives of SIA “Envilat” and VAISALA Oyj, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical experience on the operation, functionality, and application of the device in various conditions, including field conditions.
The WindCube is a ground-based vertical profiler Lidar that measures precise wind data up to 300 meters. It functions similarly to a tall meteorological mast, recording wind speed, direction, vertical wind speed, and turbulence intensity at 20 different heights, while offering minimal installation constraints and high operational safety.
In addition to the Lidar system, a meteorological station is integrated to collect complementary surface data such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and precipitation. This combined setup provides a comprehensive overview of atmospheric conditions, enhancing the accuracy of wind resource assessments.
The Lidar system and its operating software are financed by the European Union Recovery Fund under project No. 5.2.1.1.i.0/2/24/I/CFLA/006 “Expanding the Capacity of the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science with a focus on energy research (E-EDI)”. The goal of this funding is to strengthen the Institute’s research infrastructure for the rational and efficient use of energy resources, to support research in wind energy, and to enable effective and accurate measurements of wind energy potential.
