Impact of Wind Turbines 5.2.12 March 1, 2017 Christina Horvat NWS Radar Operations Center
Wind Turbine Interference Since 2007 More than 1300 developments analyzed to date Wind Turbine Clutter (WTC) causes erroneous precipitation estimates, “nuisance” clutter Can result in false alarm warnings or obscure severe weather signatures No legal authority to prevent a wind energy development Wind energy industry, overall, has been cooperative ROC established 4 km “No Build Zone”
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