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Projects

Project profile

Minimising the risk of tailings dams failures using remote sensing data

HR Wallingford is leading a project in Peru which will use remote sensing technologies to allow for more effective monitoring of tailings dams.

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Minimising the risk of tailings dams failures using remote sensing data
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Green infrastructure: supporting green river engineering

HR Wallingford has developed new evidence-based support for implementation of Green approaches in river engineering for asset managers, engineers, decision-makers and other end-users.

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Green infrastructure: supporting green river engineering
Project profile

Projecting future water availability in the UK for the second CCRA

We've developed new projections of water availability in the UK to inform CCRA2, the second national Climate Change Risk Assessment.

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Projecting future water availability in the UK for the second CCRA
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Underwater sound modelling of an offshore 3D seismic survey

Underwater acoustic modelling for an offshore 3D seismic survey in the Adriatic Sea.

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Underwater sound modelling of an offshore 3D seismic survey

Expertise

Expertise

Dams and reservoirs

HR Wallingford has the specialist knowledge to help solve the most complex dam and reservoir related challenges. We adapt and apply our cutting-edge research to deliver innovative, sustainable and cost effective solutions.

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Dams and reservoirs
Expertise

Ports, harbours and terminals

HR Wallingford offers a range of services for ports, harbours and marine terminals, from the review and development of existing infrastructure to site selection and evaluation of options for new facilities.

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Ports, harbours and terminals
Expertise

Ecosystems and ecology

HR Wallingford carries out research, assessment and ecological modelling to understand the impacts of natural and human induced change on the aquatic environment.

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Ecosystems and ecology
Expertise

Climate change

HR Wallingford is at the forefront of climate change risk assessment in the UK and internationally. We translate the latest scientific research into practical policy advice, adaptation strategies and decision support tools.

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Climate change

Facilities

Facilities

Fast Flow Facility

The Fast Flow Facility is one of the world's largest marine test facilities, delivering a world-leading capability in wave-current-sediment-structure modelling.

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Fast Flow Facility
Facilities

Tsunami simulator (first generation)

Our tsunami wave simulator generates model-scale tsunami in the laboratory, allowing researchers to better understand the potential impact of tsunami once they reach the coastline.

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Tsunami simulator (first generation)
Facilities

Physical modelling

14,400 m² of physical modelling facilities housed in three purpose built halls

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Physical modelling

Training courses

Our training courses are led and delivered by our expert staff, many of whom are international authorities in their field. Our programme of courses has been designed to develop delegates' knowledge with introductory courses covering a broad background of topics leading to more specialist events.

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