Light Detection and Ranging ( LIDAR ) will be more popular than MET masts for offshore wind feasibility and power curve verification tests , a panel at this year 's Offshore Wind Conference said . At a seminar hosted by Leosphere at the Offshore Wind Conference 2017, top wind measurement experts explained that years of successful LiDAR validation campaigns and strong competitiveness have led industry leaders to choose this technology over met masts for offshore wind feasibility studies as well as power curve verification tests. Validation campaigns have shown LIDAR is a cost - effective way to gather reliable financial data on a wind turbine 's power output . While LIDAR works best with short data for onshore wind , offshore wind projects only require the LIDAR to provide data , said Alexandre Sauvage , CEO of equipment manufacturer Leosphere .
Light Detection and Ranging ( LIDAR ) will be more popular than MET masts for offshore wind feasibility and power curve verification tests , a panel at this year 's Offshore Wind Conference said . Validation campaigns have shown LIDAR is a cost - effective way to gather reliable financial data on a wind turbine 's power output . While LIDAR works best with short data for onshore wind , offshore wind projects only require the LIDAR to provide data , said Alexandre Sauvage , CEO of equipment manufacturer Leosphere .