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Soil electrical resistivity measurements for a wind turbine location

Cesme

Electrical
Jan 29, 2019
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Hello everyone, I wonder if 2 90 degree cross measurements (traverses) are sufficient in the wind turbine field? According to BN 50522, spans (a = 1 m - 1.5 m - 2m - 3m - 4.5m - 6m - 9m - 13.5m) are recommended as amax = 13.5 m. Does anyone have a different comment or advice on this subject?

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