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Hydrodynamic Test Facilities Database: Facility Profile for DeFrees Large Wave Basin

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Measurements

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Basic Specifications

Facility Name:DeFrees Large Wave Basin
Organization Name:Cornell University
Facility Type:Wave Basin
Dimensions:
  • Length[f]: 104.99
  • Beam[f]: 1.97
  • Depth[f]: 2.95
Water Type:Freshwater
Cost [day]:NA
Special Physical Features:NA


Towing Capabilities: None



Wavemaking Capabilites

Wavemaking Capability: Yes
Maximum Wave Height [f]: 1.64
at Wave Period [s]: 3.0
Maximum Wave Length [f]: 209.97
Wave Period Range [s]: 3.0
Current Velocity Range [m/s]: 0.0
Programmable Wavemaking: Yes
Description: Computer controlled 4m hydraulic wave paddle stroke allows a series of solitary waves to be generated; arbitrary wave shape possible
Wave Direction: Uni-Directional
Simulated Beach: Yes
Description of Beach: 1:20 sloping glass with dissipative horsehair covering if needed


Channel/Tunnel/Flume

Velocity(m/s): NA
Volume(m3/s): NA
Recirculating: No
Pressure Range[Psi]: NA - NA


Wind Capabilites

Wind Capability: No
Wind Velocity Range[m/s]: NA
Other Characteristics: NA


Control and Data Acquisition System

Description:National Instruments LabView and Mathworks Matlab DAQ systems
Number of channels:64+
Bandwidth[KHz]:1 Mhz
Cameras:Yes
Number of color:5
Number of B/W:0
Description of Types:1024 x 1024 x 12 bit to 60 fps, 491 x 656 x 8-bit to 100 fps, others
Available Sensors:
  • Acceleration
  • Ultrasonic Wave Height
  • Pressure Range [psi]
  • Thermal
  • Velocity
  • Acoustics
  • Flow
  • Turbulence
  • Displacement


Data Generation Capability

Real-Time:Yes
Data Comparison to Computational Models:NA
Integrated Display/Graphics:NA
Other Data Capabilites:NA


Test Services

Available Personnel Types Number Available
Mechanical Technician≤3
Electronic Technician≤3

Utility Services Available:Water, compressed air, 120, 208, 3-phase 240 VAC
On-Site fabrication capability/equipment:Fully equipped machine shop
Past Pertinent Test Experience:Wave research, wave-structure interaction, wave-sediment studies


Special Characteristics

Types of Co-located facilities:Wave tanks, flumes, turbulence tank, sediment flumes, air-water tunnel
Specializations, Capabilities, and Key Facility Attributes Not Covered Elsewhere:NA