The multidirectional waves generated in the circular tank were higher and larger than those in the unidirectional tank.
Thomas Davie and Ross Calvert
Ships, wind farms, oil rigs and other offshore structures are at risk of damage from extreme ocean waves because they underestimate the size and power of the potential waves.
Using a circular tank that generates waves from multiple directions, scientists have created “3D” waves that accurately mimic real ocean waves, especially the freak waves that can be very steep and large. Compared to waves generated in a standard unidirectional tank, the waves generated in the multidirectional circular tank…
