34 sites across France were analyzed
This validation exercise has been focused in validating Vortex-LES generated with the last new reanalysis ERA5.
These 10 minutes time series have been run using ERA5 reanalysis source at 34 locations throughout France, where wind speed measurements were available at different heights and for an specific period of time (at least one full year).
Modeled and measured wind speeds were compared for the same period and height. The statistics metrics used are those most common in the industry to determine the accuracy of estimates: correlation coefficient (R²), mean bias, RMSE and MAE.