Salem R&D site facilities:  Research wave flume tank, open water test range, "actuator lab", OAC full-scale test stand (2014)

Wave tank specifications:  
Depth range:  0.1-0.9m
Wave period range:  0.25sec-3sec infinitely variable
Test region:    Approx 3m x 1m with viewing window
Capacity:        ~2,000 gallons
Flume length:    10m
Scale testing supported:  from 100:1 to 40:1
Wave instrumentation upstream and downstream of test region
6 mooring hardpoints in floor of test region
Wave attentuation options include shoaling insert or Direct Attentuation Structure
1-ton crane for loading and unloading devices