Strategic Review of Offshore Wind Farm Monitoring Data Associated with FEPA Licence Conditions: Underwater Noise

Report

Title: Strategic Review of Offshore Wind Farm Monitoring Data Associated with FEPA Licence Conditions: Underwater Noise

Author:

Pattenden, A.; Thomsen, F.; Walker, R.

Publication Date:

January 1, 2009

Document Number:

ME1117

Pages:

Affiliation

Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS)

Technology:

Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind

Stressor:

Noise

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Citation

Pattenden, A.; Thomsen, F.; Walker, R. (2009). Strategic Review of Offshore Wind Farm Monitoring Data Associated with FEPA Licence Conditions: Underwater Noise (Report No. ME1117). Report by Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS).

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Abstract

This report constitutes a review of the monitoring methods and reporting of underwater noise and vibration generated by offshore wind farms (OWFs) around the UK. The aim of the review is to assess how well the monitoring reports conform to the conditions specified in the Food and Environment Protection Act (FEPA) licences; to highlight the key findings of the reports; and to suggest recommendations for improved monitoring strategies and reporting in the future.

There are currently eight UK OWFs for which noise monitoring data is available from various stages of the construction and post-construction process: Barrow, Burbo, Kentish Flats, North Hoyle, Scroby Sands, Gunfleet Sands, Lynn and Inner Dowsing.

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