Harry Simpson
Univeristy of Oxford
Structural health monitoring (SHM) is a valuable tool for the offshore wind industry, offering a means to continually assess the structural integrity of wind turbines, predict maintenance needs and prevent unexpected failures. Harry’s research focuses on developing SHM techniques for offshore wind turbines, where measured data from in-situ sensors is combined with a model representing the structure’s dynamics. The work addresses two major industry challenges: the high uncertainty associated with parameters that govern the soil-structure-interaction and the lack of detailed design data required to model the Rotor-Nacelle-Assembly. These challenges, specific to offshore wind turbines, can significantly impact the performance of SHM techniques. Therefore, Harry is investigating various SHM methods for applications such as foundation parameter identification and fatigue estimation. His goal is to provide a better understanding of the reliability and robustness of these methods, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient monitoring strategies within the industry.
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