Model of the white water slalom course for the Olympic Games Rio 2016

The video provides an analysis of hydraulic physical model investigations of the artificial slalom channels designed for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games. A main, “Competition Channel“ will be used for top level sporting events such as the Olympic Games (Rio 2016), World Championships and/or World Cups, as well as commercial rafting and other recreational activities in Legacy. A second “Training Channel“ will be used for pre-race warmup, as well as for post-Games recreation and training opportunities for all varieties of whitewater enthusiasts, including youth development and instructional programs.
The main aim of the physical model investigations was to evaluate these channel designs from a hydraulic point of view - to validate technical performance objectives and to determine the optimal positioning for hydraulic features within the channels, with respect to design criteria which are: optimal water depth at prescribed flows, optimal current velocities, optimal Games-ready hydraulic configurations, safety criteria compliance, suitability for various Legacy uses (per IOC intent).