Large Wave Current Flume (GWK+)

max. wave height: about 3 m
max. flow velocity: +- 0.8 m/s at 5 m water level
tide generation
length: 300 m
with: 5,0 m
depth: 7 m
- Additional pit: -2 m over a length of 28 m
- Additional pit: -6 m over a length of 8 m
regular and irregular wave generation
active reflection compensation

The large wave current flume is one of the largest freely accessible wave and current flumes in the world. Many experiments can be carried out in this facility under prototype boundary conditions. In order to systematically and comprehensively develop long-term solutions for coastal protection and coastal ecology requirements, the research methods are interdisciplinary.

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Impressions of various experimental setups

Further information on the GWK+ can be found at the Coastal Research Centre (FZK).

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