1. Impact of Wind Turbines 5.2.12
March 1, 2017
Christina Horvat
NWS Radar Operations Center

2. Wind Turbine Interference
Since 2007
More than 1300 developments analyzed to date
Wind Turbine Clutter (WTC) causes erroneous precipitation estimates, “nuisance” clutter
Can result in false alarm warnings or obscure severe weather signatures
No legal authority to prevent a wind energy development
Wind energy industry, overall, has been cooperative
ROC established 4 km “No Build Zone”

3. Wind Turbines

4. Wind Farms