Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems
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Articles | Volume 13, issue 2
Articles | Volume 13, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-13-205-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-13-205-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 13, issue 2
Research article
 | 
08 Jul 2024
Research article |  | 08 Jul 2024

Comparing triple and single Doppler lidar wind measurements with sonic anemometer data based on a new filter strategy for virtual tower measurements

Kevin Wolz, Christopher Holst, Frank Beyrich, Eileen Päschke, and Matthias Mauder

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Doppler Lidar virtual tower horizontal wind speed, wind direction, TKE, and gust data measured between 01 June and 14 September 2020 in Falkenberg (Tauche), Germany K. Wolz and M. Mauder https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10461733

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Short summary
We compared wind measurements using different lidar setups at various heights. The triple Doppler lidar, sonic anemometer, and two single Doppler lidars were tested. Overall, the lidar methods showed good agreement with the sonic anemometer. The triple Doppler lidar performed better than single Doppler lidars, especially at higher altitudes. We also developed a new filtering approach for virtual tower scanning strategies. Single Doppler lidars provide reliable wind data over flat terrain.
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