Variation in flight characteristics associated with entry by eagles into rotor‐swept zones of wind turbines.

Autor:	Rolek, Brian W., Braham, Melissa A., Miller, Tricia A., Duerr, Adam E., Katzner, Todd E., McClure, Christopher J. W.
Předmět:	EAGLES WIND power DEATH rate WIND turbines TURBINES ALTITUDES
Zdroj:	Ibis; Jan2024, Vol. 166 Issue 1, p308-314, 7p
Abstrakt:	Automated curtailment of wind turbines can reduce fatality rates of wildlife but the resulting increased number of curtailments can reduce power generation. Tailoring curtailment criteria for each individual turbine could reduce unnecessary curtailment, yet it is unknown whether the risk to wildlife varies among turbines. We demonstrate turbine‐specific variation in the speed, altitude, approach angle and distance metrics associated with entry by eagles into rotor‐swept zones. Our results thus illustrate the potential value of turbine‐specific curtailment criteria to reduce fatality rates of wildlife at wind energy facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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