New numerical and computational methods for the solution of differential equations with applications in environmental issues

Estimation of the distributions followed by the main meteorological parameters. 

The main objective of this first WP is the determination of the statistical framework within which the two basic meteorological parameters that will be used - the wind speed and the wave height – can be categorized. Their choice is in accordance with the applications that both have on renewable energy sources.

The proposed study will be based on a significant amount of data that have resulted from previous research projects on related topics. More precisely, within the European projects "ANEMOS" (Contract No ENK5-CT-2002-00665, duration: 2002.10.01 - 2006.09.30) and "POW'WOW" (EU DG-General FP6, SES6-019898, duration: 2006-2008), the Atmospheric Modeling and Weather Forecasting Group (AM&WFG) of the University of Athens, which participates in the proposed work, developed integrated systems for the prediction of meteorological parameters in the European region. These systems are mainly based on numerical weather prediction models and run operationally for more than seven years leading up to a major database. The obtained results will be studied in regions of Greece with increased interest in developing renewable energy infrastructures (Evia, Central Aegean Islands, Ionian).

Here you can see the locations we have selected for our studies. 

Methodology

The necessary data analysis will be based on advanced statistical packages (SPSS, EasyFit, etc.) and techniques developed in the proposed work. Classical and non-conventional statistical tests will be employed in order to estimate the probability distributions that fit to the data in study.

Deliverables

·       Data bases of meteorological forecasts and corresponding observations for selected areas of Greece.

·       Internal (non public-) technical report  summarizing the results of this WP.

·       A web page dedicated to the presentation of the main project results will be developed in order to support both the monitoring and coordination of the project as well as the dissemination of the outcomes. The contents of this web page will be updated throughout the whole duration of the project.  

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