Extreme Wind and Waves in U.S. East Coast Offshore Wind Energy Lease Areas

Source/Sponsor:

MDPI

Creator/Author:

Rebecca J. Barthelmie, Kaitlyn E. Dantuono, Emma J. Renner, Frederick L. Letson and Sara C. Pryor

Description:

The Outer Continental Shelf along the U.S. east coast exhibits abundant wind resources and is now a geographic focus for offshore wind deployments. This analysis derives and presents expected extreme wind and wave conditions for the sixteen lease areas that are currently being developed.

Tags:

large-scale offshore wind