Summary

High winds have often caused severe damages to electric overhead lines. When such high winds appear localised within certain areas, they can often be explained by features of the localtopography. The TB explains vortex shedding behind steep ter-rain and provides a systematic approach to evaluate local windspeeds that may occur on overhead lines in such terrain.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 410
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Overhead lines (B2)
Working groups WG B2.16
File size 1 MB
Pages number 32
Price for non member 70 €
Price for member Free
Local Wind Speed-Up on Overhead Lines for Specific Terrain Features
Local Wind Speed-Up on Overhead Lines for Specific Terrain Features