Model Test Basin
Simulates maritime operations in shallow water environments such as ports, harbours, rivers and coastal regions.
Our 35-metre long Model Test Basin is used by research organisations and industry to conduct a wide variety of experiments and experimental modelling.
The Model Test Basin has a wave-maker with 16 computer-controlled paddles that can produce a wide variety of different types of wave at almost any water depth. A wind generator with 20 individually controllable fans can be strategically positioned to obtain the desired wind direction.
It also has a digital motion capture system consisting of eight digital cameras, providing the ability to track a model’s motion under different wave conditions.
Available for use by commercial organisations, over 25 consulting projects have used the facility to test their innovations via AMC Search.
At a Glance
The Model Test Basin is capable of towing models of up to 40kg at speeds of up to 3.8 metres per second and large models up to 600kg at 0.75 metres per second.
| Length | 35 metres |
| Width | 12 metres |
| Water depth | 0 to 1.0 metres |
| Model towing carriage speed | 0 to 3.8 metres/second |
| Typical model lengths | 2 to 6 metres |
Watch: Model Test Basin at the Australian Maritime College
