Beach and water body
Main activity
2,500 m² man-made beach with features elements found on the shoreline: sandy shore, riprap composed of boulders, a bed of pebbles and different types of outflow pipes. The 3,500 m² seawater body adjoining the beach is connected to the outdoor test tank, allowing the water level to be adjusted, thus simulating the effect of tides
Description
Certification, standardization, calibration
Category
Land-based tests and test sites for engineering and ocean observation
Test tanks
Test tanks
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Scientific disciplines
Marine Engineering
Strategic areas of action
Environmental and coastal planning and development
Maritime safety and security
Maritime safety and security
Examples of work
Type of entity
Platform
Keywords
Pollution, Equipment Trials, Demonstrations
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Full-scale simulation of oil pollution on various shore types
Concerned publics
Companies
Research partners
Other researchers
All
Institutions
Others
Research partners
Other researchers
All
Institutions
Others
Terms of access
Research collaboration access
Full service access
Full service access
Movable ?
yes
no
Description
Different types of oil can be released in near real-life conditions in a reproducible way. During training courses, this facility can be used to run practical sessions on: spill surveys and assessment, sampling, cleaning pebbles and riprap, locating and recovering oil buried under a layer of sand, plugging outflow pipes and laying custom-made barriers. Equipment trials and demonstrations (e.g. for amphibious vehicles) can also be performed here
International experts in accidental water pollution, we have five main activities: response support, contingency planning, training, analysis and testing and research. We are also a recognized resource centre.
Adress
715 Rue Alain Colas
Address line 2
CS 41836
Zip code/Postcode
29200
Town/city
BREST
