Sand transport by wind plays an important role in environmental problems.Formulating the sand-transport rate model has been of continuing significance,because the majority of the existing models relate sand-transport ...Sand transport by wind plays an important role in environmental problems.Formulating the sand-transport rate model has been of continuing significance,because the majority of the existing models relate sand-transport rate to the wind-shear velocity.However,the wind-shear velocity readapted to blown sand is difficult to determine from the measured wind profiles when sand movement occurs,especially at high wind velocity.Detailed wind tunnel tests were carried out to reformulate the sand-transport rate model,followed by attempts to relate sand-transport rate to parameters of wind velocity,threshold shear-velocity,and grain size.Finally,we validated the model based on the data from field observations.展开更多
The cross-shore variation in wind speeds influenced by beach nourishment,especially the dramatic changes at the nourished berm,is important for understanding the aeolian sand transport processes that occur after beach...The cross-shore variation in wind speeds influenced by beach nourishment,especially the dramatic changes at the nourished berm,is important for understanding the aeolian sand transport processes that occur after beach nourishment,which will contribute to better beach nourishment project design on windy coasts.In this paper,the influencing factors and potential mechanism of wind speed variation at the edge of a nourished berm were studied.Field observations,together with the Duna model,were used to study the cross-shore wind speed distribution for different nourishment schemes.The results show that the nourished berm elevation and beachface slope are the main factors controlling the increase in wind speed at the berm edge.When the upper beach slope is constant,the wind speed at the berm edge has a positive linear correlation with the berm elevation.When the berm elevation remains constant,the wind speed at the berm edge is also proportional to the upper beach slope.Considering the coupling effects of nourished berm elevation and beachface slope,a model for predicting the wind speed amplification rate at the nourished berm edge was established,and the underlying coupling mechanism was illustrated.展开更多
[目的]文章旨在研究空中风力发电系统(Airborne Wind Energy System,AWES)的测风需求及设备选型。[方法]以某空中风力发电示范工程为依托,开展测风激光雷达与风廓线雷达的对比观测试验,并对数据获取率、垂直廓线特征和时间变化特征进行...[目的]文章旨在研究空中风力发电系统(Airborne Wind Energy System,AWES)的测风需求及设备选型。[方法]以某空中风力发电示范工程为依托,开展测风激光雷达与风廓线雷达的对比观测试验,并对数据获取率、垂直廓线特征和时间变化特征进行分析。[结果]结果显示:在3 km高度范围内,测风激光雷达的数据获取率随高度递减至不足0.4,风廓线雷达的数据获取率则维持在0.98以上,具有更好的观测适应性;两种测风设备的风速、风向垂直廓线以及逐日、多日波动特征均具有一致性,并且能被再分析资料和高空气象站同期探空资料所验证。测风激光雷达观测结果的中位数、极差、标准差等统计特征与再分析资料更接近,相关性更好;风廓线雷达观测结果的极差和标准差整体偏大,测风精度不及测风激光雷达。[结论]文章研究表明,应根据项目所在地的气候状况,在空中风力发电站工程的不同设计阶段合理选择测风设备,科学设置测风方式。展开更多
基金the funding received from the West Light Foundation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (290828911)the Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 40638038)
文摘Sand transport by wind plays an important role in environmental problems.Formulating the sand-transport rate model has been of continuing significance,because the majority of the existing models relate sand-transport rate to the wind-shear velocity.However,the wind-shear velocity readapted to blown sand is difficult to determine from the measured wind profiles when sand movement occurs,especially at high wind velocity.Detailed wind tunnel tests were carried out to reformulate the sand-transport rate model,followed by attempts to relate sand-transport rate to parameters of wind velocity,threshold shear-velocity,and grain size.Finally,we validated the model based on the data from field observations.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 42076211 and 41930538.
文摘The cross-shore variation in wind speeds influenced by beach nourishment,especially the dramatic changes at the nourished berm,is important for understanding the aeolian sand transport processes that occur after beach nourishment,which will contribute to better beach nourishment project design on windy coasts.In this paper,the influencing factors and potential mechanism of wind speed variation at the edge of a nourished berm were studied.Field observations,together with the Duna model,were used to study the cross-shore wind speed distribution for different nourishment schemes.The results show that the nourished berm elevation and beachface slope are the main factors controlling the increase in wind speed at the berm edge.When the upper beach slope is constant,the wind speed at the berm edge has a positive linear correlation with the berm elevation.When the berm elevation remains constant,the wind speed at the berm edge is also proportional to the upper beach slope.Considering the coupling effects of nourished berm elevation and beachface slope,a model for predicting the wind speed amplification rate at the nourished berm edge was established,and the underlying coupling mechanism was illustrated.
文摘[目的]文章旨在研究空中风力发电系统(Airborne Wind Energy System,AWES)的测风需求及设备选型。[方法]以某空中风力发电示范工程为依托,开展测风激光雷达与风廓线雷达的对比观测试验,并对数据获取率、垂直廓线特征和时间变化特征进行分析。[结果]结果显示:在3 km高度范围内,测风激光雷达的数据获取率随高度递减至不足0.4,风廓线雷达的数据获取率则维持在0.98以上,具有更好的观测适应性;两种测风设备的风速、风向垂直廓线以及逐日、多日波动特征均具有一致性,并且能被再分析资料和高空气象站同期探空资料所验证。测风激光雷达观测结果的中位数、极差、标准差等统计特征与再分析资料更接近,相关性更好;风廓线雷达观测结果的极差和标准差整体偏大,测风精度不及测风激光雷达。[结论]文章研究表明,应根据项目所在地的气候状况,在空中风力发电站工程的不同设计阶段合理选择测风设备,科学设置测风方式。
