BAW: BUNDESANSTALT FÜR WASSERBAU (GER)
EPIOSDODE 02 – S01 I
A visit to Germany’s Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW) places the Rhine’s industrial presence into perspective. In this world of large-scale models, the demands of industry confront the challenges of a river that is gradually shallowing.
Set within a decommissioned 1:10 model, the raft becomes a bench—bridging hydraulic simulations with questions of embodying scale —inviting hydrological specialists to sit and engage in conversation.
Observational activities performed:
– Water temperature, Hydro-thermometer
– River soundscape, Hydrophone
– Water flow rate, Custom vessel + piping apparatus
– Riverbed granules, 2mm gridded plate
Featuring the voices of:
– Dr. Roman B. Weichert-Walthaner (Head of Department, Hydraulic Engineering in Inland Areas), Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW)
– Udo Pfrommer (civil engineer), Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW)