Régions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region
étiquettes: physical sciences, renewable energy, economic potential, wind energy
| chercheur principal: | Trimble, Annika EV (34) |
| Nᵒ de permis: | 15388 |
| Organisation: | Aurora Research Institute |
| Année(s) de permis: |
2014
2013
2012
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| Délivré: | janv. 17, 2014 |
Objectif(s): To measure the wind energy potential at Storm Hills for two years, as part of an alternative energy study for the Inuvik area.
Description du projet: The objective of this wind monitoring proposal is to measure the wind energy potential at Storm Hills for two years, as part of an alternative energy study for the Inuvik area. Wind data will be collected using an existing infrastructure (New North Networks tower) at the site. Two full years of wind measurements and an economic analysis will be necessary to confirm this prediction and the viability of wind energy for the Storm Hills site. Anemometers and a data logger will be attached to the existing 45m New North Networks tower. They will measure wind speeds for up to two years. The installation team will get to the site by helicopter. Certified tower climbers will install the equipment on the tower. No environmental impacts are anticipated, as these will be day trips. The anemometers will stay in place for the duration of the study, and occasional site visits will be made to check on the battery pack. The results from this study will be compiled into a wind analysis report which will be posted on the Aurora Research Institute website. Copies of the report will also be distributed to nearby community organizations and project partners, and a plain language report will be distributed for community members. The fieldwork for this study will be conducted from January 15, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
