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Wind data evaluation in the Maltese Islands

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  • Scerri, E.
  • Farrugia, R.

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In the Maltese Archipelago, hourly wind data are recorded at Luqa International Airport (latitude 35°51.5′N, longitude 14°28.5′E) by the Department of Civil Aviation. Readings taken over the period January 1993-December 1993 are evaluated. Data are obtained at a height of 10 m above ground level and 84 m above mean sea level. Wind parameters are examined assuming a Weibull distribution function for the recorded data. The assumption of a logistic distribution function as a possible alternative mode of calculating the mean wind speed is also analysed. A comparison of the two methodologies is carried out.

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  • Scerri, E. & Farrugia, R., 1996. "Wind data evaluation in the Maltese Islands," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 7(1), pages 109-114.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:7:y:1996:i:1:p:109-114
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(95)00097-6
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