American Wave Machines Launches PerfectSwell™
Wave Generator
Maker of SurfStream™ standing wave machine
expands capabilities;
New wave generator delivered to Aquarium of the Pacific
Solana Beach, CA – May 31, 2007 –
American Wave Machines, Inc., (AWM) an innovator in artificial
wave technology, announced today that it has developed a new wave
generator for surf pool attractions at resorts and waterparks.
Called PerfectSwell, the wave generator uses a pneumatic system
to generate traveling waves in surf pools that mimic real ocean
waves. AWM has delivered its first PerfectSwell wave generator
to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Calif. for use in
the year-long exhibition and program “Catch a Wave”
that opened on May 25, 2007.
Developed by AWM in partnership with Carl Ekstrom LLC and Flometrics,
PerfectSwell is the first pneumatic wave generating system that
creates waves with circular particle motion that behave like wind
generated swells in the ocean. Unlike most modern surf pools that
create surge waves that behave like a tidal bore, PefectSwell
reduces rip currents and energy buildup within the pool, while
creating breaking waves with the same profile advance as ocean
surf.
AWM has developed a relatively simple change to existing systems
that allows the creation of these circular particle motion waves,
with or without vacuum assistance. Wave heights and swell angle
are continuously adjustable, making the system ideal for phased
or sequenced wave applications.
“Surfing can become a staple at waterparks and resorts
around the world,” said Bruce McFarland, president of AWM.
“AWM technology gives people the experience of real surfing
while providing the waterparks with the flexibility to create
a surf attraction that fits their specific needs.”
AWM has delivered both the PerfectSwell and WindSwell™
wave generators to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach,
Calif., for a display that demonstrates the difference between
tsunami waves and wind waves. The WindSwell wave generator by
AWM is an entirely new approach to generating traveling waves.
It is the first pneumatic system that does not require valves
for generating waves and has no moving parts in the water. This
reduces equipment costs and increases reliability.
According to a report from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the
number of participants in the recreational sport of surfing will
increase by 13.1 percent from 2000 to 2010. Not surprisingly,
residents of coastal counties have the highest participation.
The use of artificial wave technology at waterparks, a growing
trend, makes it possible for residents in non-coastal areas to
experience surfing. In January 2007, a report issued by Hotel
& Leisure Advisors tracked over 240 new indoor waterpark resort
development projects and indoor waterpark additions to existing
hotels in the U.S.
About American Wave Machines, Inc.
American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM) develops artificial wave technology
thatreplicates the experience of real ocean surfing. Its patented
SurfStreamTM, the world’s first standing wave machine, is
a technology breakthrough that delivers real surfing andwave riding
capabilities. Creating a deep water standing wave with natural
cushion ofwater, SurfStream provides the most sought after surfing
experience – “the long ride.” The company also
offers PerfectSwellTM and WindSwellTM wave generators. AWM surftechnology
is available for waterparks, surfparks, hotel resorts, and sponsored
wave-riding exhibitions. For more information, visit www.surfstream.com.
About Carl Ekstrom, LLC
Carl Ekstrom, LLC offers a wide range of product design and development
capabilities for a variety of industries specializing in surf
related devices. Services cover everything from R&D and prototype
development to product fabrication and optimization.
About Flometrics
Flometrics is an engineering firm specializing in solving problems
in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. The company designs, builds,
tests and improves products for customers in industries from consumer
products to medical devices to spacecraft hardware. For more information,
visit www.flometrics.com.
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