Somewhere between Portland Union Station and Albany, a student's luggage was lost.Fortunately, the luggage was returned to us the next day. Now in Corvallis, the tour continues with a study of nuclear power and ocean wave energy. Yesterday, a professor spoke with us about nuclear physics. Afterwards, he said that our group was one of the most
enjoyable, inquisitive groups he has ever given a tour to! I'm very proud of their hard work and positive attitudes. They ask great questions.
Today, we saw a Tsunami Research Lab and toured a wave energy facility. The above photo shows the group watching a simulated Tsunami wave traverse the deep wave tank. The crash of the wave was so loud I jumped.
Later, we saw a prototype of a new energy-harnessing buoy made to harness the up and down mechanical energy of ocean waves and convert it to electrical energy via electromagnetic induction. The photo shows students next to a buoy, this is the very small version. The bronze wrap contains a magnet and the grey rod contains a coil of wire; the rod would be attached to the sea floor and the wrap would float on the surface. With the engineer, we discussed the challenges of this technology and how it affects the environment, fishing communities and marine life.
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