Research is carried out by research labs, universities, and utility organizations. The aerodynamic forces acting on wind turbines are extremely complex.
Researchers continue to study the aerodynamic behavior of wind turbines.
Computer Models Computer models are used to predict wind turbine performance and aid in design. The trend in utility-scale turbines is to build larger machines, some a megawatt or more. During design, engineers analyze the dynamic performance of the entire wind turbine and its components. Testing New turbine models are tested to make sure they perform as expected. Testing is also a requirement for wind turbine certification.