At typical radar frequencies a wind turbine has a large radar-cross-section (RCS) and due to the movement of the
blades, the wind turbine generates a Doppler spectrum. This scattering behaviour has caused concern with radar
operators, particularly those working with safety critical radar and national defence. This paper presents results
from a modelling tool developed by BAE Systems, Advanced Technology Centre, which models the effect of a
wind farm on a radar system. This paper discusses the development of the model and provides an example
analysis using a case study, which highlights the problems associated with placing a wind farm near a radar
system.
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blades, the wind turbine generates a Doppler spectrum. This scattering behaviour has caused concern with radar ; ^7 V- r3 L9 w* Z& a9 hoperators, particularly those working with safety critical radar and national defence. This paper presents results " C T5 F9 `' Q4 {3 ]from a modelling tool developed by BAE Systems, Advanced Technology Centre, which models the effect of a # ^# \" y9 Z k. H- a* dwind farm on a radar system. This paper discusses the development of the model and provides an example2 ?+ m r0 e) [
analysis using a case study, which highlights the problems associated with placing a wind farm near a radar - Q! c2 [3 V% n4 ~system.