Genoa Port microclimate study by WindCube 400S and wind-tunnel tests to drive CFD for wind loads on harbour cranes

This dataset contains experimental data on the aerodynamic loading of ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes exposed to both synoptic and non-synoptic wind conditions. STS cranes are among the tallest structures in port environments and are therefore highly sensitive to extreme wind events. Non-synoptic wind fields—present during thunderstorms—can generate transient and localized loads that exceed standard design assumptions, potentially causing structural damage or operational risk. Wind field measurements were conducted in the Port of Genoa using the ERIES RI UniGe WindCube 400 S lidar system to identify and catalogue non-synoptic wind events and STS container crane wake signatures. Aerodynamic experiments were carried out in the Giovanni Solari Wind Tunnel at the University of Genoa using a high-frequency force balance (HFFB). The tests measured forces and moments acting on a model-scale STS crane under various wind profiles and configurations, including scenarios with and without an ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) in proximity. The dataset provides: Metadata: Auxiliary schemes, 3D-drawings and visual representations describing the experimental campaign Experimental inlet profiles (synoptic and non-synoptic) used for wind tunnel testing. Aerodynamic force and moment data for the STS crane model across multiple wind directions. Field-measured wind profiles. A detailed description of the database can be found in: https://www.dataaccessportal.eu/project/3edcc6fa-8ab8-48f0-b8be-9e3d85df3ef6