Facilities

Physical Modeling Basin

Physical Modeling Basin

Originally built in 1904, and continuously upgraded, the model basin was the first of its kind owned and operated by an educational institution in the United States. The model basin is equipped to facilitate a full range of classical, innovative and unique experimental procedures encompassing all areas of the marine environment.

The model basin measures 360 feet in length, 22 feet wide at the water surface and has an average depth of 10.5 feet. A variable depth false bottom can also be installed for shallow water experimentation. The towing carriage can accommodate models up to 25 feet in length and several tons in weight. Up to 10 test personnel may ride onboard the carriage during the testing program. The maximum carriage speed is 22 ft/sec. A computer controlled wedge type wave maker is installed on the south end of the tank capable of producing regular or irregular sea states.

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