Measuring the Wind at Gore Mountain
Objective: Obtain Wind Measurement Data Using Met Towers
Understanding the strength and consistency of the wind on Gore Mountain will help Adirondack Wind
Partners determine the economic viability of a potential wind project, as well as the number,
size and location of wind turbines. Meteorological Towers (Met Towers) are temporary wind
measurement masts erected to collect wind velocity, direction, and shear data at the site. Data
from the towers will be collected for duration of at least one year to allow for seasonal
variations in wind characteristics.
What is a MET Tower?
Met Towers (meteorological towers)
- Typical height: 164 feet
- Anchored with multiple guys, no foundation.
- Continuously records wind speed, direction, and air temperature
- Data is correlated to long-term weather records of local meteorological stations (at airports, weather stations, etc...)
During the fall of 2003, a met tower was installed on the north side of Gore Mountain on property owned by The Barton Group.
| Timeline |
| Temporary MET Tower installation permit approval process |
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Fall 2003 |
| MET Tower installation |
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November 2003 |
| Met Tower 1 Data Collection |
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October 2006 |
| Met Tower 2 Data Collection |
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Minimum 1 year |
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