Axys Technologies is working with Boulder Environmental Sciences & Technology (Best) on designs that will lead to the deployment of a microwave profiling radiometer on its WindSentinel floating lidar.
The Best marine profiling radiometer is funded by the US Department of Energy and will be the first of its kind to be specifically designed for deployment on a buoy, Axys said.
The system will enable users to measure temperature and humidity up to 10km above the floating platform, in addition to the wind profiles provided by the lidar.
“These measurements will improve weather forecasting and lead to better site evaluation and energy production while optimising the proficiency of existing wind farms,” Axys said.
Best chief executive Marian Klein said: “Once we have completed this work we will be ready to deploy the prototype and commence system testing.”
Axys president and CEO Terry Tarle said: “Accurate temperature and humidity measurements will give clients in sectors such as offshore wind an important new data set to help them reduce the cost of offshore energy development.”
Image: WindSentinel floating lidar (Axys)
