Aaron Friedman Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory

 

PROPELLING MARINE INNOVATION SINCE 1904

The University of Michigan’s Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory (MHL) is a research facility dedicated to the study and testing of various marine and hydrodynamic phenomena. It is part of the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NA&ME) at the University of Michigan. For over 100 years, the lab has conducted research and experiments related to fluid dynamics, ship design, offshore engineering, and other areas relevant to marine and naval architecture.

  

 

student driving towing tank carriage

FACILITIES

The towing tank serves as a versatile test facility. Additionally, the MHL boasts several other facilities such as:

  • Towing Tank
  • Wind-Wave Tank
  • Machine & Welding Shop
  • Electronics Shop
student testing in wind-wave tank

TESTING

The MHL performs a range of conventional naval architecture and marine engineering tests, encompassing calm water resistance and seakeeping tests for ship models, along with propeller tests specifically designed for propeller models.

students and staff testing in towing tank

CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH

Unique and challenging marine research questions are tackled through the development and utilization of cutting-edge instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and experimental processes.