Inside Europe’s largest hydrodynamic test facility: DGA Techniques Hydrodynamiques

Naval News takes you inside DGA’s Hydrodynamics centre at Val-de-Reuil, in Normandy. A unique occasion to discover the astonishing facilities that greatly contributes to the optimal dynamic performances and low acoustic signature of the French Navy’ surface ships and submarines. ===================== There are three main physical testing facilities in the DGA Hydrodynamics: - Towing tank: “Bassin de traction Emile Barillon B600” - Wave basin: Cuve à houle (CAH) - Large Hydrodynamic Tunnel: Grand Tunnel Hydrodynamique (GTH)