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Interference Issues with Industrial Wind
Turbines
This section deals with the RF (radio frequency) interference caused by large industrial wind turbines. RF interference can have a profound affect on a wide range of applications, from TV, radio, internet, cell phones, radar systems, and many others. The consequences of the interference can range from quality of life issues to serious national security concerns. Below is a collection of news and scientific articles, reports, and papers that address different areas of these concerns.
Technical Information and Guidelines Regarding Potential Impact of Wind Turbines
Publication: Paper
Author(s): Radio Advisory Board of Canada
Date Added: 4 June 2007
Date Published: April 2007
A paper prepared by the RABC (Radio Advisory Board of Canada) that outlines the potential impact of industrial wind turbines on Radiocommunication, Radar and Seismoacoustic Systems. The paper includes examples of the different types of interference that can occur. Of special interest is the table that includes the base guidelines for the recommended minimum distance from a wind turbine to the RF system in question before expert consultation in needed.
Effects of Windmills on Television Reception
Publication: Article
Author(s): Martin Levert, ing. M.Sc., Ian Munro P.Eng., CBC Technology
Date Added: 3 June 2007
Date Published: January 2006
An article put together by CBC Technology discussing the interference/degradation of TV signals caused by industrial wind turbines. The article has before and after data from the recently built Murdochville wind farm in Quebec.
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