SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 28, 2026Interesting Engineering

The world’s largest ice tank is preparing for an Arctic nobody fully understands yet

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Aalto University's Ice and Wave Tank — the world's largest — simulates Arctic conditions to help engineers design ships and wind turbines for icy waters, as climate change and growing shipping traffic demand better understanding of ice mechanics.

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