11-ft Wave Flume Facility

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Basic Specifications
Overseeing Organization United States Army Corp of Engineers (ERDC)
Hydrodynamic Testing Facility Type Flume


Length(m) 77.4
Beam(m) 3.4
Depth(m) 1.8
Water Type Freshwater


Participation in TEAMER
TEAMER Facility No



Towing Capabilities
Towing Capabilities None


Wavemaking Capabilities
Wavemaking Capabilities Yes
Maximum Wave Height(m) 0.4
Maximum Wave Height(m) at Wave Period(s) 10
Wave Period Range(s) 10
Current Velocity Range(m/s) 0
Programmable Wavemaking Yes


Simulated Beach No
Channel/Tunnel/Flume
Channel/Tunnel/Flume None


Wind Capabilities
Wind Capabilities Yes


Control and Data Acquisition
Description Automated data acquisition and control system


Cameras None


Available Sensors Flow, Pressure Range(psi), Turbulence, Velocity, Wave Probe
Data Generation Capability
Real-Time No


Test Services
Past Pertinent Test Experience Used for testing sandbag configurations, CORE-LOC units, shoreline stability designs, etc.
Special Characteristics
Special Characteristics Yes
Specializations, Capabilities, and Key
Facility Attributes Not Covered Elsewhere
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