Coastal Facilities Tour
On Monday 10 September and Friday 14 September we will be offering the opportunity to visit the University's Coastal Facilities. The tour will leave from main campus and the first stop will be the Blyth Marine Station, home to our research vessel, The Princess Royal. Then on to the Emerson Cavitation Tunnel where lunch will be served. After lunch the tour then takes us down the coast to the Dove Marine Laboratory at Cullercoats.
RV, The Princess Royal, Blyth Marine Station
The Dove Marine Laboratory, Cullercoats
Blyth Marine Station
Based at the Port of Blyth, this facility enables us to support the the operation of the Research Vessel, The Princess Royal.
We use this facility to enhance the learning experience of our Undergraduates and Postgraduates. We also use it for education and local engagement with local schools and colleges. It also supports the research carried out by our PhD students, staff and commercial clients.
Emerson Cavitation Tunnel
The tunnel was originally installed at Newcastle University in 1949 and entered service in 1950-51. The tunnel was completely modernised in 1980, and was further equipped with modern flow measurement systems in 2000. An enhanced measuring section with higher speed capability and matching control systems was installed during 2007. The tunnel has been re-located to a purpose built facility at the Blyth Campus as part of a £2 million investment.
The Emerson Cavitation Tunnel provides an efficient service to the marine sector, including ship owners, shipyards and propeller manufacturers. As well as commercial consultancy services, the Emerson Cavitation Tunnel offers background research and development services to academia for cavitation, noise, propulsion, turbines, coatings and hydrodynamics related activities.
The Dove Marine Laboratory
Our Laboratory at Cullercoats is an important facility for the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.
The Laboratory has a proud history of supporting excellence in Marine Science research, education and outreach for over a century. The University has recently invested in and upgraded the facilities, so that this tradition will continue for many decades to come.
Payment
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Coastal Facilities Tour - to include Dove Marine Laboratory, Blyth Marine Station and Emerson Cavitation Tunnel. A minumum of 15 people is required for this tour to take place. Tour includes all refreshments and a buffet lunch. |
£35 |
Please register and pay for the Conference and Coastal Facilities Tour through our Newcastle University Webstore:
(Card payments only)
Please click through to 'Optional Extras and Additional Activities' to include payment for Coastal Facilities Tour.
