Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic force measurement are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes applying forces to a model in at least one direction at at least one location, receiving information from at least one sensor, and identifying a math model of a model support structure. In particular embodiments, the method can further include generating a force estimator. In further particular embodiments, the method the force estimator can be an optimal unbiased minimum-variance input and state estimator based on a linear time invariant math model taking the form of a digital filter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring wind turbine operation are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes processing sensor data received from at least one strain gauge located on a wind turbine shaft, with a processor located on the wind turbine shaft. In particular embodiments, the method can further include providing power for the at least one strain gauge and the processor via a non-contact link between a first component located on the wind turbine shaft and second component off the wind turbine shaft. In further particular embodiments, the method can still further include receiving data from the processor corresponding to bending moments at the wind turbine shaft, and automatically identifying load remediation solutions for the wind turbine, based at least in part on the data received from the processor.