Challenges in Simulation of Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, and Mooring-Line Dynamics of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

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This paper presents the current major modeling challenges for floating offshore wind turbine design tools and describes aerodynamic and hydrodynamic effects due to rotor and platform motions and usage of non-slender support structures.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Design Methods, Tools & Standards
Foundations & Moorings
Offshore Wind
Conference
Matha, D.; Schlipf, M.; Cordle, A.; Pereira, R.; Jonkman, J.