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Early Market Opportunity MHK Energy Site Identification Wave and Tidal Resources

This data was compiled for the 'Early Market Opportunity Hot Spot Identification' project. The data and scripts included were used in the 'MHK Energy Site Identification and Ranking Methodology' Reports (see resources below). The Python scripts will generate a set of results--base...
Kilcher, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Apr 01, 2016
7 Resources
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MHK Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) Guidance and Techno-Economic Analysis Materials

Useful information and tools for calculating the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and MHK Cost Breakdown Structure. Includes a structure for calculating the capital expenditures and operating costs of a marine energy technology or device, reference resource data for both wave and ...
Jenne, S. and Baca, E. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 08, 2019
7 Resources
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2017 Western Passage Tidal Energy Resource Characterization Measurements

These data are from tidal resource characterization measurements collected between April and July 2017 in Western Passage near Eastport, Maine, USA. The dataset contains the following four sub-datasets, each of which is described in more detail in the README.pdf. 1. A bottom-mou...
Kilcher, L. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 31, 2017
33 Resources
0 Stars
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ALFA Station Keeping Results for Seabotix vLBV300 Underwater Vehicle near Newport, OR

This data set presents results testing the station keeping abilities of a tethered Seabotix vLBV300 underwater vehicle equipped with an inertial navigation system. These results are from an offshore deployment on April 20, 2016 off the coast of Newport, OR (44.678 degrees N, 124.1...
Hollinger, G. Oregon State University
Apr 20, 2016
8 Resources
0 Stars
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Admiralty Inlet Advanced Turbulence Measurements: May 2015

This data is from measurements at Admiralty Head, in Admiralty Inlet (Puget Sound) in May of 2015. The measurements were made using Inertial Motion Unit (IMU) equipped ADVs mounted on a 'StableMoor' (Manufacturer: DeepWater Buoyancy) buoy and a Tidal Turbulence Mooring (TTM). Thes...
Kilcher, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
May 18, 2015
18 Resources
0 Stars
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Pacific Marine Energy Center benthic physical conditions, macrofauna, and groundfish abundances

From 2010 to 2015, box core grabs were collected at permanent stations around the Pacific Marine Energy Center North Energy Test Site (PMEC-NETS) off Newport, Oregon. At each box core station a conductivity, temperature, depth (CTD) cast was conducted. These data include the CTD f...
Henkel, S. Oregon State University
Aug 26, 2015
4 Resources
0 Stars
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Wave Classification Statistical Data for US Waters

Wave statistics computed using output from the NOAA WWIII hindcast simulations, spanning thirty years from 1980 to 2009. The statistics are computed based on frequency-directional variance density spectra every three hours for 1951 locations in US waters.
Haas, K. Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Sep 21, 2016
1 Resources
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Aquantis 2.5 MW Ocean Current Generation Device Scaled Tank Test Design and Results

Aquantis 2.5 MW Ocean Current Generation Device, Tow Tank Dynamic Rig Structural Analysis Results. This is the detailed documentation for scaled device testing in a tow tank, including models, drawings, presentations, cost of energy analysis, and structural analysis. This datase...
Swales, H. et al Dehlsen Associates, LLC
Jun 03, 2015
46 Resources
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Tidal Resource Data from Sequim Bay Inlet, WA, August 2020

Data from a Nortek Signature1000 deployed on a lander for 14 days in Aug 2020 in the entrance to Sequim Bay, WA. Raw data were processed using the DOLfYN python package and standardized using the ME Data Pipeline python package, tsdat version 0.2.12. Processed data were partitione...
McVey, J. and Cavagnaro, R. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Aug 13, 2020
17 Resources
1 Stars
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PacWave Site Observations

This data submission contains raw and near-real-time updated data from FLOATr (Fixed Location Ocean and Atmosphere Tracking) buoys and Sofar Spotter wave buoys at sites in the PacWave open-ocean testing facility operated by Oregon State University, located off the coast of Newport...
Hembrough, B. et al Oregon State University
Jan 01, 2020
3 Resources
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ALFA Biological Monitoring Density Values South Energy Test Site, Newport, Oregon

Density values from active acoustic measurements at South Energy Test Site. This data correspond to a bottom mounted upward-looking WBAT, deployed from April 19th to September 30th. Samples (175 pings) were collected hourly at 1Hz.
Horne, J. Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center
Apr 11, 2017
2 Resources
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Rosario Strait Tidal Resource Characterization

Observational dataset from the Orcas Island Power and Light Coop. (OPALCO) tidal site in Rosario Strait, WA (USA). This project presents a resource characterization of the tidal currents at a proposed site for power generation in Rosario Strait, WA (USA). Acoustic Doppler Current...
Thomson, J. et al Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC)
Mar 20, 2025
9 Resources
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Reference Model 1 Cost Breakdown (RM1: Tidal Current Turbine)

Contains the Reference Model 1 (RM1) spreadsheets with the cost breakdown structure (CBS) for the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) calculations for a single RM1 device and multiple unit arrays. These spreadsheets are contained within an XLSX file and a spreadsheet editor such as Mi...
Neary, V. et al Sandia National Laboratories
Sep 30, 2014
2 Resources
0 Stars
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Cook Inlet Tidal Survey at Hilcorp Platforms

Ebb and flood tidal measurements utilizing ADCP deployments on bottom moorings (upward looking orientation) in the vicinity of platform locations. Raw AD2CP Nortek files: S100259A020_Dillon.ad2cp.zip, S104453A003_PlatformA.ad2cp.zip, S104599A001_Steelhead2.ad2cp.zip Processed AD2...
DUVOY, P. and Loeffler, B. University of Alaska Fairbanks
Jan 28, 2025
7 Resources
0 Stars
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Admiralty Inlet Advanced Turbulence Measurements: June 2014

This data is from measurements at Admiralty Head, in Admiralty Inlet (Puget Sound) in June of 2014. The measurements were made using Inertial Motion Unit (IMU) equipped ADVs mounted on Tidal Turbulence Mooring's (TTMs). The TTM positions the ADV head above the seafloor to make mid...
Kilcher, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jun 30, 2014
26 Resources
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Admiralty Inlet Advanced Turbulence Measurements: Final Data and Code Archive

Data and code that is not already in a public location that is used in Kilcher, Thomson, Harding, and Nylund (2017) "Turbulence Measurements from Compliant Moorings Part II: Motion Correction" doi: 10.1175/JTECH-D-16-0213.1. The links point to Python source code used in the publi...
Kilcher, L. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Feb 01, 2011
11 Resources
0 Stars
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RITE Gen5 KHPS Levelized Cost of Energy

Levelized Cost of Energy analysis for Verdant Power Gen5 KHPS utilizing annualized AEP based on actual energy generation at the RITE Project during 2020-21. The WEC devices analyzed include attenuator, point absorber, oscillating wave surge converter, oscillating water column, ove...
Corren, D. et al Verdant Power Inc.
Jun 22, 2022
1 Resources
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TEAMER: CFD Data on a Vertical Axis Wave Turbine

In this study from January to July of 2023, different variations of the original geometry of a vertical-axis wave turbine (VAWT) were generated and evaluated for hydrodynamic power efficiency using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The key geometrical parameters considered in th...
Yang, Y. et al University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jul 31, 2023
37 Resources
0 Stars
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Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) data from the University of New Hampshire Atlantic Marine Energy Center (UNH-AMEC ) Tidal Energy Test Site during a Perigean Spring Tide

The ADV measurements contained in this submission were taken on the floating turbine deployment platform (TDP) located at the Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth, NH. The measurements were conducted 11/4/2021-11/9/2021 with the fastest currents occurring on 11/7/2021. Along with the sub...
Bichanich, M. and Wosnik, M. University of New Hampshire, Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC)
Nov 09, 2021
4 Resources
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Coordinated Control of Tidal Cross-flow Turbines

Initial laboratory experiments with coordinated phase control of cross-flow turbines in a dense array.
Polagye, B. University of Washington
Dec 06, 2016
5 Resources
0 Stars
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Kvichak River RISEC Project Resource Reconnaissance and Physical Characterization, Igiugig, AK

During the summer and fall of 2011 TerraSond Ltd. (TerraSond) completed a bathymetric survey and hydrokinetic energy assessment of the Kvichak River at Igiugig, Alaska. The purpose of this work was to characterize the initial site conditions for the design and installation of a hy...
McEntee, J. Ocean Renewable Power Company
Oct 01, 2015
2 Resources
0 Stars
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TEAMER: Ultra-Low-Cost Torpedo Anchors for Marine Renewable Energy

The submission includes all raw and processed data from Sperra's TEAMER RFTS 9 Drop Testing of Ultra-Low-Cost Torpedo Anchors for Marine Renewable Energy project. This dataset provides comprehensive technical information from the drop test campaign conducted at Sandia National Lab...
Bell, M. et al RCAM Technologies, Inc. DBA Sperra
Sep 20, 2024
8 Resources
1 Stars
Curated

Admiralty Inlet, WA Tidal Currents

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) data from seafloor tripods in Admiralty Inlet, Puget Sound, Washington. Data collected from April 2009 through December 2012. When using the data, please cite the J. Oceanic Eng. paper included in this submission, and please contact Jim Tho...
Thomson, J. Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center
Apr 01, 2009
15 Resources
0 Stars
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Advanced TidGen Power System LCOE Calculations and System Overview

The TidGen Power System generates emission-free electricity from tidal currents and connects directly into existing grids using smart grid technology. The power system consists of three major subsystems: shore-side power electronics, mooring system, and turbine generator unit (TGU...
Marnagh, C. and McEntee, J. Ocean Renewable Power Company
Jun 14, 2018
4 Resources
0 Stars
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Admiralty Inlet Hub-Height Turbulence Measurements from June 2012

This data is from measurements at Admiralty Head, in Admiralty Inlet. The measurements were made using an IMU equipped ADV mounted on a mooring, the 'Tidal Turbulence Mooring' or 'TTM'. The inertial measurements from the IMU allows for removal of mooring motion in post processing....
Kilcher, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jun 18, 2012
7 Resources
0 Stars
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