Three major facilities in particular are relevant for CeSOS:

Further test facilities have been specially made by CeSOS, such as the means of studying sloshing in tanks.

Towing tank

The towing tank, 260m in length and 10.5 m wide, permits complex testing in waves up to a height of 0.9 m and a period in the range 0.8 – 5.5 s. Tank depth varies between 5.6 and 10 m. The dynamometers are compatible with computerised data collection and reduction. Strain-gauge dynamometers can measure towing force and undertake open-water and propulsion tests.

Test equipment for fixed and floating structures can measure:

The ocean basin

With a suface of 80x50 m and water depth variable to a maximum of 10 m, the ocean basin is used in ship manoevering, sea-keeping, marine offshore, floating and offshore structure tests.

Both basic and applied ship and offshore problems can be addressed. Wind, waves and currents can be simulated, to provide unique testing conditions for all models of any type of fixed or floating structure. 3-dimensional wave conditions are also possible.

Marine cybernetics laboratory

MCLab is our experimental laboratory for testing ships, rigs, underwater vehicles and propulsion systems. Since 2002 it has also been a Marie Curie Training Site.

Equipment:

Seakeeping tests use scale models, which can be telemetered without cables thanks to a wireless ethernet connection and a micro-PC onboard.

Dimensions: