Full Title: Multimodal Dataset for Wind Turbine Blade Monitoring During Lightning Strikes
Author(s): Tao Li, Chenxi Li, Yuxin Qin, Long Tan, Bang Jiang, and Hang Deng
Publisher(s): Nature
Publication Date: September 1, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
Lightning strikes pose a significant threat to the structural integrity and operational performance of wind turbine blades. Due to the high probability of lightning strikes but the difficulty in capturing their dynamic data, obtaining comprehensive data on blades subjected to lightning strikes is challenging. This study presents a rare multimodal dataset for wind turbine blade monitoring during lightning strikes (MDWTBM-LS). It includes vibration, load, and strain measurements from fiber optic load sensors and fiber optic accelerometer sensors. It provides real-time records of blade operational status and damage assessments after strikes. The dataset is intended to promote the development of predictive models for lightning strike detection and blade damage assessment, ultimately enhancing the monitoring, maintenance, and operational optimization of wind energy facilities. The dataset is publicly available for researchers to conduct in-depth studies in fields such as machine learning, condition monitoring, and fault prediction, contributing to the resilience and reliability of wind turbine operations.