Abstract
The paper describes the ability of a high-resolution Computational Fluid Dynamics model to predict terrain-induced
turbulence and wind shear close to the ground. Various sensitivity studies to choose the optimal simulation setup for modeling
the flow characteristics in a complex terrain are presented. The capabilities of the model are demonstrated by applying it to the
Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka in Norway, an airport that is located in a mountainous area. The model is able to forecast
turbulence in real time and trigger an alert when atmospheric conditions might result in high wind shear and turbulence.
turbulence and wind shear close to the ground. Various sensitivity studies to choose the optimal simulation setup for modeling
the flow characteristics in a complex terrain are presented. The capabilities of the model are demonstrated by applying it to the
Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka in Norway, an airport that is located in a mountainous area. The model is able to forecast
turbulence in real time and trigger an alert when atmospheric conditions might result in high wind shear and turbulence.
