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Hey eric - I can tell you of one system that didn't work....we had a
long tank (12'?) that was powered by a crank.  Crank was connected to a
cam to drive a plex blade up and down (plex was parallel to surface of
water, so waves were created by 'lifting' the water.' hard to crank up,
then very fast on the downstroke....not a good solution.....

Jeff Courtman
251.208.6851
www.exploreum.org


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Hello,

We are developing a wave tank as part of an alternative energy exhibit
and are looking for a fun way for visitors to create waves. I've heard
there's a wave tank where visitors push against a rubber bladder.  Has
anyone seen such a device, or know about its reliability?

Thank you in advance for your help!
-Eric

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Eric Yuan
Exhibit Developer
The Tech Museum of Innovation
201 South Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 795-6190
Fax (408) 279-7167
www.thetech.org
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