2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

INRE 25030 - Meteorology and Geography

0.33 CR
This module will discuss wind, what it is, how local climate and terrain can affect it, and how it changes over time. An introduction to the physics of wind and how much power can be present at differing times of the day or season. Students will also learn where to find wind information for your area and how to determine the winds at your site.

Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Understand the energy potential in wind.
  2. Compare different sites for wind energy systems and the advantages of each.
  3. Examine methods utilized to measure wind energy potential.