Wind-Wave Tank

Wind-Wave Tank

The Wind-Wave in the research hallway of the MHL is used for various research areas, including wind-wave interactions, fluid control in microgravity environments, contact line dynamic, and flow physics of offshore structures.


TANK DIMENSIONS 


ENVIRONMENT

ITEMDESCRIPTION
Tank Length35 meters (114.8 feet)
Tank Width0.7 meters (2.3 feet)
Tank Height1.5 meters (4.9 feet)
Water Depth (max)0.68 meters (2.23 feet)
Wavemaker TypePlunging wedge capable of generating regular/irregular waves
Wave Period0.25-2.0 seconds
Wind Speed2.0 to 30.0 m/s

CAPABILITIES

Please contact MHL for all test inquiries and facility limitations.