Author(s): Markus Aufleger; Lasse Bauer; Marco Schuster

Linked Author(s): Markus Aufleger

Keywords: Laboratory Test; Field Data; Stationary Surf Wave

Abstract: In 2021, the first artificial surf wave on a river in Bavaria was built and put into operation using the modular ramp concept. This technology was developed at the hydraulic engineering laboratories of the Technical University of Munich and the University of Innsbruck. In addition to the usability and attractiveness of the surf waves, the safety of the athletes is also a particular focus here. Standing surf waves on rivers near European cities can make an important contribution to climate protection. Local and regional spots offer a high level of attractiveness without long travel distances. This is highly relevant for the greenhouse gas balance of this concept. The paper and the presentation will present the technical development, the practical concept and the overall ecological facts. Particularly exciting is the comparison between the data from the laboratory tests and the first measurement results at the recently completed surf facility in Bavaria.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3850/IAHR-39WC2521711920221566

Year: 2022