Met Mast
A Met Mast (Meteorological Mast) is a tall tower used in the wind energy industry to measure wind conditions before building wind farms. Think of it as a weather station specifically for wind power. These towers collect important information about wind speed, direction, and other weather data that helps companies decide if a location is good for wind turbines. This information is crucial for predicting how much electricity a wind farm could generate and where to best position the turbines. The term might also appear as "meteorological tower" or "wind measurement tower" in job descriptions.
Examples in Resumes
Managed installation and data collection from Met Mast and Meteorological Mast systems across 5 potential wind farm sites
Analyzed wind resource data from Met Mast installations to determine optimal turbine placement
Supervised maintenance schedules for Met Mast equipment and sensor calibration
Typical job title: "Wind Resource Assessment Engineers"
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Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How do you determine the optimal height and location for a Met Mast installation?
Expected Answer: Should discuss factors like terrain, surrounding obstacles, wind farm size, local regulations, and how these affect data quality. Should mention industry standards for measurement heights and correlation with turbine hub heights.
Q: What strategies do you use to validate Met Mast data quality?
Expected Answer: Should explain data verification methods, common measurement errors, calibration requirements, and how to ensure data reliability for wind resource assessment.
Mid Level Questions
Q: What key parameters do you measure with a Met Mast and why are they important?
Expected Answer: Should list wind speed, direction, temperature, pressure, and explain how each affects wind farm planning and operation decisions.
Q: How do you handle Met Mast data gaps in your analysis?
Expected Answer: Should explain methods for dealing with missing data, including statistical approaches and when to use nearby weather station data.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What are the basic components of a Met Mast?
Expected Answer: Should describe the main parts: tower structure, anemometers, wind vanes, data loggers, and power supply systems.
Q: What safety considerations are important when working with Met Masts?
Expected Answer: Should discuss height safety, electrical safety, weather conditions, and basic maintenance safety protocols.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic wind data collection and monitoring
- Equipment maintenance and inspection
- Understanding of weather sensors
- Basic data analysis and reporting
Mid (2-5 years)
- Data quality control and validation
- Project planning and coordination
- Advanced data analysis techniques
- Site assessment reporting
Senior (5+ years)
- Complex wind resource assessment
- Team management and training
- Technical project leadership
- Strategic planning for wind farm development
Red Flags to Watch For
- No understanding of basic wind measurement principles
- Lack of safety awareness for working at heights
- Unable to explain data quality control processes
- No experience with wind resource assessment software
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