Validation of the mesoscale model MM5 in reproducing the wind variability in Turkey

The numerous studies assessing the evolution of climate and its potential change at the global scale evidence the need of estimating the impact of expected changes at the regional scale. Particularly interesting is the evaluation of the wind energy resource due to its involvement in the the development and sustainability assessment of alternative energies supply. Prior to a climate change impact evaluation the knowledge of the wind field spatial and temporal variability is required. Various techniques can be applied in order to analyze the surface circulations, their main synoptic forcings and their variability along the recent past climate.