O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory at Oregon State University
Support Types:
Non-Open Water, Tunnel, Flume, Tank & Basin
Application Areas:
Array Layout, Auxiliary Systems, Cables, Mooring, Foundation, and Anchoring, Environmental Effects, Hydrodynamics, Installation, Maintenance, Operations, Power Take-Off, Resource Characterization, Site Characterization, Structure
Technology Relevance:
Wave
Location:
Facility Overview
The Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, established in 1972, is a state-of-the-art Center conducting both applied and fundamental research to address ocean, coastal and nearshore processes via physical model experiments. Hinsdale makes learning and discovery possible. With two large-scale experimental facilities, investigators are able to perform physical model testing of coastal systems subject to the action of tsunamis, waves, and/or storm surge. A large variety of projects have been carried out at the Laboratory including wave propagation, wave-structure interaction, stability of coastal structures, beach erosion, offshore structures, bio-fouling, floating structures, and testing of renewable energy devices.
Facility Capabilities
3550 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR
REPORTS
Featured Reports from Facility
- University of Hawaii: Wave Basin Experiments on a Dual-Function Oscillating Water Column with Slotted Barrier for Shore Protection and Energy Conversion
- University of Hawaii: Co-Design of Marine Energy Converters for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Docking and Recharging
- Ocean Motion Technologies, Inc.: Testing the Adaptive Wave Energy Converter at Oregon State University’s Large Wave Flume
- Oregon State University: Open-Source Laboratory Upgrade Point Absorber (LUPA) WEC Flume Testing
