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
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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
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Assessing and managing risks with transitions in flood defence infrastructure

HR Wallingford is leading an international consortium to help risk management authorities, and the Environment Agency in particular, to consider the risks associated with transitions in flood defence structures.

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Assessing and managing risks with transitions in flood defence infrastructure

Expertise

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
Expertise

Flood forecasting

HR Wallingford delivers flood forecasting and warning systems that are designed to be quick, accurate and reliable under extreme catchment conditions.

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Flood forecasting
Expertise

Petrochemicals

We provide specialist planning, design and engineering services for downstream oil and gas, refining and petrochemical industry projects worldwide

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Petrochemicals
Expertise

Mining and metals

We help clients in the mining and metals industries to optimise throughput, provide effective marine facilities and manage their water and environmental risks.

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Mining and metals
Expertise

Instrumentation and software

Using experience gained over the last 60 years, scientists and engineers at HR Wallingford have developed a range of state-of-the-art physical modelling technology.

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Instrumentation and software

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

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