Offshore wind energy production in the Gulf of Mexico

This thesis involves wind energy generation and the mathematics involved. It will utilize national weather data, and the data are analyzed to determine the wind energy generation potential of a region off the Gulf Coast, in particular Port Aransas, Texas. The purpose of this analysis is two-fold. First, we will illustrate the feasibility of this resource in the Gulf of Mexico. Second, we will outline the mathematics involved in wind energy in a clear concise way in hopes of getting others interested in research in this exciting field.