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
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
Tank Length | 35 meters (114.8 feet) |
Tank Width | 0.7 meters (2.3 feet) |
Tank Height | 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) |
Water Depth (max) | 0.68 meters (2.23 feet) |
Wavemaker Type | Plunging wedge capable of generating regular/irregular waves |
Wave Period | 0.25-2.0 seconds |
Wind Speed | 2.0 to 30.0 m/s |
CAPABILITIES
Please contact MHL for all test inquiries and facility limitations.