Abstract: A system and method for reducing audible tonality of a wind turbine caused by vibrations generated by the drivetrain assembly thereof includes a plurality of damping elements mounted at a plurality of locations on an inner surface of a tower of the wind turbine. The plurality of locations have vibration levels above a predetermined threshold. Thus, during operation of the wind turbine, the damping elements are configured to damp vibrations of the tower so as to reduce noise generated thereby.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for reducing audible tonality of a wind turbine caused by vibrations generated by the drivetrain assembly thereof. The system includes a plurality of damping elements mounted at a plurality of locations on an inner surface of a tower of the wind turbine, the plurality of locations having vibration levels above a predetermined threshold. Thus, during operation of the wind turbine, the plurality of damping elements are configured to damp vibrations of the tower so noise generated thereby.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for reducing noise associated with a wind turbine, more particularly fan noise when the wind turbine is operating under a reduced noise operating mode. More specifically, the method includes operating the wind turbine at a predetermined rotor speed that is associated with a predetermined power output. The method also includes receiving a request to operate in a reduced noise operating mode and in response to the request, reducing the predetermined rotor speed so as to provide a reduced power output. In response to reducing the predetermined rotor speed, another step includes reducing a speed of one or more cooling fans of the wind turbine.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for monitoring an acoustic emission of a wind turbine that includes a rotor blade. The apparatus includes at least one sensor operatively coupled to the wind turbine. The sensor is configured to detect an atmospheric condition. A control system is communicatively coupled to the sensor, and configured to control operation of the wind turbine to adjust the acoustic emission of the wind turbine based on the atmospheric condition.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for monitoring an acoustic emission of a wind turbine that includes a rotor blade. The apparatus includes at least one sensor operatively coupled to the wind turbine. The sensor is configured to detect an atmospheric condition. A control system is communicatively coupled to the sensor, and configured to control operation of the wind turbine to adjust the acoustic emission of the wind turbine based on the atmospheric condition.