Summer School: Wind Tunnel Testing for Wind Energy and Urban Flows
A summer school for postgraduate students and young researchers interested in advanced wind tunnel testing techniques for wind energy and urban flows.
The number of places is limited. Application Deadline 30 April 2024. Please apply below:
Contact: windtunnel@fluid.mech.ntua.gr
Short Description
This 5-day summer school is designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of wind tunnel testing for wind energy and urban flows. The program delves into the intricacies of wind tunnel experimentation, offering a comprehensive exploration of techniques, instrumentation, and analysis methods utilized in the study of wind behavior. Participants will gain invaluable hands-on experience in conducting experiments focused on wind energy systems and urban airflow patterns. The curriculum includes a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, enabling students to grasp the complexities of wind flow interactions within urban settings. Through interactive workshops, lectures by world leading experts, and a site visit to a local wind farm, attendees will acquire a robust skill set essential for advancing research in the domains of wind energy and urban planning.
Summer School ID
When: 15 July 2024 – 19 July 2024
Language: English
Venue: NTUA Library, Zografou Campus, Athens
ECTS Credits: Equivalent to 3 ECTS
Fee: Free
Designed for: Post-graduate/PhD Students in Wind Engineering
Organized by NTUA, TUM, KIT, POLIMI, TUDelft
Lecturers: Prof. Dimitri Bouris, Prof. Alessandro Croce, Dr.-Ing. Christof Gromke, Asst. Prof. Marinos Manolesos, Dr Franz Muehle, Assoc. Prof. Andrea Sciacchitano
Learning Objectives
A student who has successfully completed the course will be able to
• Explain the working principles of state-of-the-art measurement techniques
• Recognize the advantages and limitations of various wind tunnel testing techniques
• Compare different model design methodologies
• Evaluate the quality of measurement results
• Interpret and analyse wind tunnel measurement data
• Design experiments suitable for wind energy and urban flows
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