Hudson Integrated Coastal Engineering Research Facility (HICERF) at US Army Engineer Research & Development Center

Support Types:
Non-Open Water, Tunnel, Flume, Tank & Basin

Technology Relevance:
Current, Tidal, Wave

Location: 3909 Halls Ferry Rd, Vicksburg, MS

Facility Overview

The HICERF Basin measures 29.9 m wide, 79 m long, and 1.45 m deep. The multi-element wave generator (MEG) consists of 56 piston-type wave generators capable of producing regular waves, random waves, solitary waves, and long- and short-crested multidirectional waves. The HICERF Basin is comprised of two separate areas, one with a sandy beach and one for testing structures including flood and barrier products through the National Flood Barrier Testing and Certification Program. The basin’s configurable setup in combination with the portability of the MEG allows for broad application to government and non-government organizations projects, including those for academia and the private sector.

Facility Capabilities

3909 Halls Ferry Rd, Vicksburg, MS