Project DetailsThis work aimed to design an interactive wave display for the Maritime Museum in Haifa, in collaboration with the Technion's social incubator. This display features a large water tank that simulates wave interactions with various wave breakers and ship models. Using a closed-loop control system, we achieved precise wave generation, allowing visitors to adjust wave frequency and amplitude for an engaging educational experience.
After outlining the display's specifications and considering costs and available resources, we delved into research. This included MATLAB simulations, material sourcing, and market surveys. Our findings presented multiple wave generation methods, leading us to select the most suitable one. This process highlighted the importance of CAD skills for parametric design and effective communication with stakeholders.
We also developed a miniature prototype to test our wave pool concept. The project's latter phase centered on refining this model, leveraging resources from the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the SIPL lab, and especially the CRML lab. These collaborations granted us access to expert knowledge, mechanical components, and 3D printers.
Our final model, scaled at 1:3, successfully demonstrated our vision, offering intuitive wave frequency controls for users. This achievement was showcased at the SIPLs annual conference.
