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New work package structure in NORCOWE:

WP1: Met/Ocean Data - Measurements and Database. This work packages aims to deliver both research results on the met/ocean boundary layer, and measurements as inputs to work package 2 and 3. Key topics in this work package are measurements of ocean and atmosphere, collection and interpretation of data from other sources, and data storage and management.

WP2: Wind energy estimation - Wind resource assessment, energy yield and layout for offshore wind farms. The work package is oriented about the energy capture in offshore wind farms. Key topics are multi-scale meteorological modeling, modeling of energy-extraction and wake effects, energy yield prediction and layout design of wind farms.

WP3: Design, installation and operation of offshore wind turbines. Key topics are impact of improved metocean knowledge on load and operation criteria, marine operations and control, operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms.