Poultry Industry Energy Research

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Overview

The poultry industry, a multi-billion dollar business, uses great amounts of energy in such operations as broiler growing, feed manufacturing, poultry processing and packaging. Poultry producers are seeking ways to reduce energy expenditures. NASA is providing assistance and previous wind turbine power systems technology to Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. The weather sub station is investigating ways of conserving energy in broiler production and also exploring the potential of solar collectors as an alternative energy source. For these studies, it is essential that researchers have continuous data on temperature, pressure, wind speed and direction, solar intensity, and cloud cover.