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Coastal Research Centre (FZK)

Since 1996, the Coastal Research Center (FZK) as a joint facility of Leibniz University Hannover and Technische Universität Braunschweig is a pioneer of university research in coastal engineering.

Large Wave Flume (GWK)

With the Large Wave Flume (GWK), in operation since 1983, FZK operates one of the largest research facilities of its kind world wide.

Upgrade to GWK+

As part of the marTech research project funded by the BMWK, GWK is being upgraded to GWK+. A more powerful wave maker, a current generation system and a deep section make GWK+ a test facility for offshore and coastal engineering that is unique in the world.

Welcome to the Coastal Research Centre (FZK)

As a joint institution of Leibniz University Hannover and Technische Universität Braunschweig, the Coastal Research Centre (FZK) stands for first-class research in the field of coastal engineering and maritime technologies. This is made possible not at least by the globally outstanding equipment for carrying out physical model tests with waves and currents, above all the Large Wave Flume (GWK). Learn more about FZK and our competence. Get in touch with us and let us research together for science or practice.

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