Project overview:
Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Monitoring Using Computer Vision and AI
Awardee:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Start Date:
Q2, 2024
Technical Challenge Area:
O&M and Safety
Completion Date:
N/A (Currently Underway)
Synopsis:
This project will develop drone based inspection methods based on computer vision (CV) augmented with UAV and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies implemented to identify the location and severity of damage on offshore wind turbine blades.
Target Outcomes:
1
The technology will help wind farm owners/operators to i) streamline inspections and increase their frequency,
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ii) reduce energy costs with limited-to-no need for service interruption, and
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iii) alleviate the lack of inspectors available on the market.
Project Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering