In-Situ Atmospheric Intelligence for Hybrid Power Grids: Volume 4 (Climate Impacts on Tactical Power Generation-Part 1), Sensor Comparison and Site Characterization
Abstract
Expanding power diversity has the potential to reduce electrical grid vulnerability and inconsistencies. The integration of renewables, such as combining photovoltaic with traditional power resources, is just one example. Foreknowledge of meteorological conditions can significantly advance hybridized power integration and optimization. This report documents the foundational Climate Impacts on Tactical Power Generation (Part I) project, which investigated the meteorological data required to build prognostic atmospheric models needed to optimize power resource hybridization. Six key meteorological variables from the co-located Meteorological Measurement Tripod #2 and A-1830 sensor suites were reviewed. These independently calibrated suites were approximately 30 m apart on a flat, single-story roof in a southwestern US desert. Twenty-one days of collocated data (2021 June) were prepared for comparison. Local effects and cloud shadowing were evident in the very few comparison-plot outlier points. The slightly skewed wind speed comparison plot was a function of local building airflow. The statistical results showed most variables were within the sensor accuracy. Overall, the comparison showed strong agreement between resources, and systematic differences were linked to the atmospheric character of the sampling site. Future work includes climate impacts on tactical power-grid applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 07, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1162439
Entities
People
- Gail Tirrell Vaucher
- Sophia Bergen
Organizations
- Cornell University
- United States Army Research Laboratory