Abstract
The paper considers a range of ocean structures amenable for study in model basins. Service performance quality of a new design can be studied in the laboratory as soon as the first plans and drawings of a new concept has been made. In case of operational problems, or even disasters, laboratory testing with scale models proves invaluable. The paper discusses a range of problems which can be studied, and the ocean environments to be modelled in the laboratory. The building in the laboratory of such a Lilliputian ocean world is, however, not straightforward. A range of shortcomings have to be lived with. Acceptance of these is no longer the best available solution, since computer controlled servos were introduced to handle residuary processes. An overview is given and particular cases are dealt with. Hybrid model test facilities combine classical physical model test laboratories with computer controlled residuary force servos.
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