DocumentCode
3392294
Title
Wave and Tidal Power measurement using HF radar
Author
Wyatt, Lucy R.
Author_Institution
Sheffield Univ., Sheffield
fYear
2007
fDate
18-21 June 2007
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
5
Abstract
HF radar systems have been used extensively worldwide to provide surface current measurements for scientific, vessel traffic management, environmental, offshore engineering, search and rescue and other applications. Wave measurement with such systems is beginning to be used in operational systems. Many validations have been carried out demonstrating the accuracy of the parameters measured. This paper addresses the potential application of these systems within the marine renewables industry. Wave and tidal power measurements are presented.
Keywords
ocean waves; oceanographic techniques; radar applications; tidal power stations; wave power generation; HF radar; surface current measurements; tidal power measurement; wave power measurement; Current measurement; Engineering management; Environmental management; Hafnium; Power engineering and energy; Power measurement; Power system management; Radar applications; Radar measurements; Shipbuilding industry; HF radar; marine renewables; ocean wave; surface current;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
OCEANS 2007 - Europe
Conference_Location
Aberdeen
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-0635-7
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-0635-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OCEANSE.2007.4302244
Filename
4302244
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