Wind is an important variable to study because it is used for many purposes and, in extreme cases, causes natural disasters. From an energy point of view, it is a significant factor in wind power generation; therefore, its correct estimation is essential. Still, on this subject, estimating the vertical wind profile becomes essential since the wind turbines are not located on the surface but at higher levels. This study aimed to analyze offshore wind profiles using the estimation methodologies calculated in the work by Carmo et al. (2021) and compare them to a new methodology developed based on sea surface temperature (SST) and air temperature (T). To this end, data from the ERA5 Reanalysis, the P25 platform, and the buoy located on the P18 platform were used between August 1, 1999, and August 31, 1999. The findings showed that the method developed presented good results for the study region and that the atmosphere presented a neutral stability class, with Skill Score (SS) and Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) values that were relatively more representative than those of the other methods studied. Comparatively, the inclusion of TSM and T in the estimation of the profiles showed a significant improvement in the interpretation and accuracy of the results.
Keywords: Wind Profile; Energy; Temperature.