Wind Speed Extrapolation
Overview
Shoreline Wind adjusts wind speed inputs to match the height of a process step restriction. This is useful when wind data is available at different heights than the operational constraint.
How it works
Shoreline selects the closest available wind speed data and extrapolates it to the restriction’s reference height using a logarithmic wind profile. The power law exponent used for this calculation is set in the Base/Asset → Weather tab.
Example
In this example:
- Wind speed data is available at 50 m and 150 m
- Restriction is set at 120 m Shoreline uses the 150 m value and interpolates down to 120 m using the configured wind profile.
Configuration Notes
- Power Law Exponent: Defines how wind speed changes with height; adjustable in the asset’s weather settings.
- Restriction Heights: Defined per process step and used for evaluating operational constraints.
Summary
Shoreline ensures wind data is height-accurate by dynamically interpolating to the restriction height, improving decision-making in weather-sensitive operations.