A Wind, Water-wave Research Facility

This report describes the design, construction, and capabilities of a new wind, water-wave channel at Standford University. The channel is 115 feet long, 74 1/2 inches high, and 35 1/2 inches wide. The test section is glass-walled and 85 feet long. An oscillating-plate wave generator actuated by a hydraulic power system is located at one end of the channel. The wave generator is capable of generating arbitrary wave forms. An air inlet is located in front of the generator; a suction fan and absorbing beach are located at the other, downstream end of the channel. Mean free-stream air velocities of 80 fps can be obtained with 3 feet nominal water depth in the channel.