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Articles | Volume 11, issue 11
Articles | Volume 11, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-4059-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-4059-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 11
Research article
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02 Nov 2026
Research article |  | 02 Nov 2026

Predicting wind turbine aerodynamic loads using laser-scanned blade geometry with validation based on operational and structural data

António Galhardo, André Biscaya, João Pedro Santos, and Filipe Magalhães

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Computer models are often used to simulate wind turbine loads and predict their lifetime. This work focuses on how model accuracy can be improved by using measurements in an operational wind turbine. Blade geometry was measured, filling in knowledge gaps in model inputs, while loads were estimated using tower-mounted sensors, allowing a validation of the outputs. Results highlight the value of experimental data to better identify the causes of differences between simulations and reality.
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