A data mining technique called 'k-means clustering' can be used to group winds at the NWTC into 4 major clusters. The frequency of some winds in the clusters is correlated with regional pressure gradients and climate indices. The technique could also be applied to wind resource assessment and selecting scenarios for flow modeling.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Resource Characterization, Forecasting & Maps
Utility-Scale Wind
Conference
Clifton, A.; Lundquist, J.