IIT-Madras Sets Record with Asia's Largest Wave Basin
IIT-Madras has successfully commissioned Asia’s largest shallow wave basin at its Discovery campus in Thaiyur. This research facility is designed to address complex coastal engineering challenges and is expected to make significant contributions to marine science and engineering. Developed with indigenous technology, the shallow wave basin is set to enhance the country’s capabilities in port and waterway research without relying on foreign technology.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | IIT-Madras Sets Record with Asia’s Largest Wave Basin |
Facility Name | Shallow Wave Basin |
Location | Discovery Campus, Thaiyur, IIT-Madras |
Technology | Indigenously developed with some imported components |
Capacity | Asia’s largest shallow wave basin |
Purpose | Research in coastal engineering, ports, waterways, climate change |
Key Features | Multidirectional, mobile wave maker, simulates complex interactions |
Collaborators | NTCPWC, Ministry of Shipping |
Applications | Testing coastal structures, post-impact analysis, climate change, solar plants |
International Impact | Elevates IIT-Madras’ status in global marine science research |
Indigenous Effort | Majority of fabrication done at IIT-Madras |
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