Developing 3D Wind Speed Database for Major Canadian Cities: Application for UAV Operation

This project aims at developing detailed 3D wind speed databases for the major Canadian Cities. The databases will be accessible online through an online user interface and will offer real time localized wind speeds and directions in the urban city canopy. Those wind speeds are invaluable to many applications including UAV (or drone) operation. For instance, a drone operator will be able to obtain the real-time wind speeds along the path of the drone before and while flying. Any sudden change in terms of the wind speeds will be communicated with the operator and an alternative path can be suggested. Other examples, include activities related to pedestrian level winds, urban farms, urban wind turbines. Moreover, detailed historical wind records will be also made available upon request which will be invaluable to forensic studies(eg. insurance industry). The project will not only enable Canada to
lead in the area of drone transportation and delivery, but also in the area of micro urban climate in general.

Faculty Supervisor:

Haitham Aboshosha;Ahmed Elshaer

Student:

Partner:

HW Engineering

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program: