This $330,669 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Portland State University aims to develop improved computational and experimental tools to better understand the complex fluid dynamics between floating wind turbine wakes, wind patterns, and ocean waves.
The key deliverables include: (i) novel surface flux parameterizations for large eddy simulations of the marine boundary layer over ocean waves, (ii) improved scaling concepts and experimental datasets to reproduce field-scale floating wind farm physics in laboratory tests, and (iii) application of the enhanced computational and experimental models to offshore conditions along the U.S. West Coast. The project also includes outreach activities to engage K-12 students and the general public on the research findings. The award period is from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027.
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