ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour

The three digital maps provided in this product aim to assess the degree of Offshore windfarm siting suitability existing over a geographical area with a focal point where waters of France and Spain meet in Biscay Bay on 500 m depth. The maps display respectively the spatial distribution of the average and lowest windfarm siting suitability scores along with the average wind speed distribution over a time period of 10 years. They are part of a process set up to assess the fit for use quality of the currently available datasets to support a preliminary selection of potential offshore sites for wind energy development.

To build these maps, GIS tools were applied to several key spatial datasets from the 5 data type domains considered in the project: Air, Marine Water, Riverbed/Seabed, Biota/Biology and Human Activities, collated during the initial stages of the project. Initially, each selected dataset was formatted and clipped to the study area extent and spatially classified according to suitability scores, to define raster layers with the variables depicting levels of current anthropogenic and environmental spatial occupation of activities, seabed depth and slope, distances to shoreline, shipping intensity, mean significant wave height, and substrate type. These pre-processed layers were employed as inputs for applying a spatial multi-criteria model using a wind farming suitability classification based on a discrete 5 grades index, ranging from Very Low up to Very High suitability. In adition to suitability maps, an average wind speed spatial distribution map for a 10 years period, at 10 m height, was obtained over the study area from the raster processing of a wind speed time series of monthly means available from daily wind analysis data. The characteristics of the datasets used in this exercise underwent an appropriateness evaluation procedure based on a comparison between their measured quality and those specified for the product.

All the spatial information made available in these maps and from the subsequent appropriateness analysis of the datasets, contributes to a clearer overview of the amount of public-access baseline knowledge currently existing for the North Atlantic basin area.

 

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Date (Creation)
2018-02-01
Citation identifier
DOI:10.12770/db445a8f-3a54-4937-b407-e1876440d0ba

Issue identification

Not Applicable

Purpose

To determine the suitability of a site where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour for offshore wind farm development, to evidence the fitness for use of the current available marine datasets, as well as to point out gaps in the current Emodnet data collection framework.

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Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA)

victorh@ipma.pt

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EMODnet Atlantic Checkpoint

back-end-atlantic-ckpt@cls.fr

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Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA)

victorh@ipma.pt

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2006-01-01 2015-12-31

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  • Atlantic - CH01 - Windfarm Siting

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  • High level analyzed

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  • Delayed

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

  • Energy resources

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  • Draft

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This EMODnet Atlantic Checkpoint data product (the “Product”) is the result of a “challenge” stress test specified by the call for tenders No MARE/2012/11. The challenge partners ( "the producer") were commissioned to perform a number of tests to evaluate marine data according to set user requirements. This product and any resultant data and metadata produced is a consequence of these tests and provided for interest only. The Product is provided on an “as is” basis, and the producer disclaims any and all warranties, conditions, or representations (express, implied, oral or written), relating to the Product or any part thereof, including, without limitation, any and all implied warranties of quality, performance, suitability or fitness for a particular purpose to the full extent permitted by law. The Producer and the Atlantic Checkpoint partners accept no liability for loss suffered or incurred as a result of reliance on the Product or any output of its use. The Producer shall not be liable for any economic loss, loss of profit, loss of business or contract, depletion of goodwill or otherwise, in each case whether direct, or indirect or any indirect loss whatsoever (howsoever caused) including loss or damage suffered as a result of an action brought by any person which arise out of or in connection with the use of the Product or inability to use the Product

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Use limitation

Limited: The product fails in most aspects to meet the objectives but meet some.

Use limitation

This product is limited because was built with some key data inputs presenting important gaps or limited quality to correctly support OWF siting though some data components attained the needed requirements.

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Seabed depth

 

ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Wave-induced water motion

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Wind speed

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Essential Seabed habitats

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Essential Fish habitats

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Seabed substrate

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Coastline

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Fisheries spatial occupation

 

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No dataset was discovered on fisheries spatial ocupation

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - MPA Network

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Vessel Traffic Density

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Submarine cables

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Offshore Installations

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - limits of IBA sites

 

Component is not covered because data does not exist

 

No IBAS dataset was obtained. No feedback to dataset request from birdlife International web site

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Ports location

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Dredging sites

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Aggregate Extraction sites

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Munition sites

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Dredge spoil sites

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Cables and pipelines

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Offshore activities sites

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ATLANTIC_CH01_Product_2 / Map of windfarm siting suitability in the area where waters of France and Spain meet in Bay of Biscay on 500 m contour - Natura2000 spatial extent

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http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/4326

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Date info (Revision)
2025-01-28T08:42:45.445944Z
Date info (Creation)
2005-03-31T19:13:30

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Title

ISO 19115-3 - Emodnet Checkpoint - Targeted Data Product

 
 

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Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
Energy resources
Processing level of characteristics
High level analyzed
Production mode
Delayed
Used by challenges
Atlantic - CH01 - Windfarm Siting
Validation
Draft