Tsunami Flood Barrier in Operation
The
twin-wing Tsunami Flood Barrier has been developed in order to break the
tsunami flood wave, either in its negative and positive occurrence.
Normally resting in a horizontal position on the sea bottom, either wing
of the Barrier operates like a wall to swing up from its piled
foundation once the coastal waters retreat (negative tsunami) or, from
the occurrence of a direct positive tsunami wave hit.
At either side, the Barrier through its spoiler is pushed up instantly in a vertical position once a sudden strong upcoming onshore or offshore ground stream starts to emerge. It should be noted, that the Barrier’s position always remains in its horizontal position during normal flood and high tides.
Immediately
brought in its vertical position, the Barrier is closing off the shore
water barring the flood wave. Nonetheless, part of the flood top may
head to run ashore but retarded across the barred unmoved coastal water
mass. Hence, the flood wave’s impact is neutralized as the peak cannot
build itself up and breaks down against the stalled coastal water body.
Through
its strong hinges, either Barrier wing swings back and forth from its
horizontal into a vertical position to stay put like a sluice gate to
pick up the impact of secondary waves.
In
addition, the twin-wing Barrier solely operates instantly and
independently from any warning system and is considered to be the safest
and most reliable barrier system thinkable.
Another
asset is, that the Barrier in its normal resting position does not
interrupt marine life nor shipping.
In
summary: the twin-wing Tsunami Barrier is the ultimate solution
to protect lower situated