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Research Objectives:
This project is part of the larger development of the Autonomous Real-Time Remote Observatory (ARRO). In support of ARRO, this group will test a variety of small wind generators at the South Pole. The primary goal is to determine whether a small-scale wind generator might be suitable as a power source for ARROs, which could ultimately reduce the initial costs of these observatories and reduce resources required for transportation and maintenance. If any generator appears to be reliable enough, the group would then incorporate it into the ARRO testing, probably by placing it in parallel with the HR-3 generator from Northern Power the following winter (2006).
Project team members will ship six wind generators for installation and testing. The generators will be installed near the Skylab with cabling leading to the interior of Skylab. Data regarding their performance will be recorded via a Linux-based acquisition system.
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