April 1, 2022

A Novel Wave Attenuator: Wave Transmission Testing Results

Walter Marine and Atlantic Reefmaker entered into a testing service agreement with the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to perform wave transmission experimental testing on a novel wave attenuator product. This testing was meant to evaluate the reduction in wave height provided by the Reefmaker Ecosystems Wave Attenuator structure using a physical model.

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A section of Ecosystem Wave Attenuator installed in Brunswick Town – Fort Anderson on Cape Fear River, NC.
Ecosystem Wave Attenuator installed near Bonner Bridge/Oregon Inlet.
An aerial view of Ecosystem Wave Attenuator at Brunswick Town – Fort Anderson with waves flushing.
Model (1:5.2) wave attenuator in the flume for testing at the ERDC Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory in Vicksburg, MS..

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