Abstract: A chamber assembly for generating waves includes a chamber for releasing water to generate a wave, the chamber comprising a sensor and an ingress valve; and a control system connected to the sensor and the ingress valve, wherein the control system receives input from the sensor to enable the control system to selectively control the position of the ingress valve to thereby permit air into the chamber to effect the release of water from the chamber.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments described herein may be used to control the fluid flow within the pool area. For example, exemplary embodiments may include a control system for selecting the position of one or more valves of the chamber in order to control the ingress and egress of water from each chamber, inc. Exemplary embodiments may be used to control the wave generated from the chambers, reduced unwanted turbulence, and/or generated a designed wave based on the individual control of the respective chambers.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for customizing wave profiles of waves generated by a caissons in a wave pool is disclosed herein. The GUI includes a screen displaying preload settings including a water height profile in one or more caissons among the plurality of caissons. The GUI includes a screen displaying one or more fill settings including a velocity threshold to control a rate at which water is filled into the caissons. The GUI includes a screen displaying one or more push settings including a dampening factor and/or a manual adjustment of intake and/or exhaust valve angles for controlling a descent of water in the one or more caissons. The first screen, the second screen, and the third screen are operable based on the one or more preload settings, the one or more fill settings, and/or the one or more push settings to generate the wave profiles of waves.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments include using exhaust valves in each chamber to control the performance of fans. Measuring the power consumed by the fans in real time allows determination of the amount of air to be evacuated from the pneumatic system (and thus an opening angle of the exhaust valves) so that the fans operate at maximum efficiency and with less instability. In an exemplary embodiment, a valve mounted on the fan inlet allows the incoming air flow to be controlled, thereby allow the motors to continue rotating at a given speed with little or no energy consumption when the valve is partially or fully closed.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments described herein may be used to control the fluid flow within the pool area. For example, exemplary embodiments may include a control system for selecting the position of one or more valves of the chamber in order to control the ingress and egress of water from each chamber. Exemplary embodiments may be used to control the wave generated from the chambers, reduced unwanted turbulence, and/or generated a designed wave based on the individual control of the respective chambers.

Abstract: A wave generating apparatus mobile application controller and method are provided in which a mobile controller actuates a plurality of wave generating chambers in sequence using a delay between the actuation of each chamber to produce a rideable wave in a pool. The mobile application controller allows the user to select the exact type of wave to be produced by the wave generator apparatus by selecting the size, shape, and pattern of the wave. The application also allows the user to use a camera to photograph or record herself or someone else, even while riding a wave.

Abstract: A surf pool attraction is described that includes a return channel configured to collect and redirect water back into a surf basin of the surf pool attraction. Various embodiments are described that include configurations in which the return channel is covered by grating panels that improve navigability of the surf pool attraction while still allowing water to be collected in the return channel. The return channel can include a peripheral channel portion that extends around a periphery of one side of the surf pool and a central channel portion that connects to and extends from the peripheral channel portion toward a central region of the surf basin.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments described herein may be used to control the fluid flow within the pool area. For example, exemplary embodiments may include a control system for selecting the position of one or more valves of the chamber in order to control the ingress and egress of water from each chamber. Exemplary embodiments may be used to control the wave generated from the chambers, reduced unwanted turbulence, and/or generated a designed wave based on the individual control of the respective chambers.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments include using exhaust valves in each chamber to control the performance of fans. Measuring the power consumed by the fans in real time allows determination of the amount of air to be evacuated from the pneumatic system (and thus an opening angle of the exhaust valves) so that the fans operate at maximum efficiency and with less instability. In an exemplary embodiment, a valve mounted on the fan inlet allows the incoming air flow to be controlled, thereby allow the motors to continue rotating at a given speed with little or no energy consumption when the valve is partially or fully closed.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments include using exhaust valves in each chamber to control the performance of fans. Measuring the power consumed by the fans in real time allows determination of the amount of air to be evacuated from the pneumatic system (and thus an opening angle of the exhaust valves) so that the fans operate at maximum efficiency and with less instability. In an exemplary embodiment, a valve mounted on the fan inlet allows the incoming air flow to be controlled, thereby allow the motors to continue rotating at a given speed with little or no energy consumption when the valve is partially or fully closed.

Abstract: A wave generating apparatus mobile application controller and method are provided in which a mobile controller actuates a plurality of wave generating chambers in sequence using a delay between the actuation of each chamber to produce a rideable wave in a pool. The mobile application controller allows the user to select the exact type of wave to be produced by the wave generator apparatus by selecting the size, shape, and pattern of the wave. The application also allows the user to use a camera to photograph or record herself or someone else, even while riding a wave.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for customizing wave profiles of waves generated by a caissons in a wave pool is disclosed herein. The GUI includes a screen displaying preload settings including a water height profile in one or more caissons among the plurality of caissons. The GUI includes a screen displaying one or more fill settings including a velocity threshold to control a rate at which water is filled into the caissons. The GUI includes a screen displaying one or more push settings including a dampening factor and/or a manual adjustment of intake and/or exhaust valve angles for controlling a descent of water in the one or more caissons. The first screen, the second screen, and the third screen are operable based on the one or more preload settings, the one or more fill settings, and/or the one or more push settings to generate the wave profiles of waves.

Abstract: A pool wave generator is disclosed having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. The plurality of chambers may be separated from an edge of the pool to create a gap there between. Positioned below the gap may be a passage to fluidly coupled the chamber to the pool. The gap may permit spectators or the storage of controllers, blowers, pumps, or other components and/or equipment of the pool wave generator. The pool wave generator may also include a pool floor and/or pool edge for influencing a wave profile or wave characteristics and/or for creating different wave zones.

Abstract: A system for generating waves in a wave pool in which the number and type of waves generated in a given period and in a given portion of a wave pool can be customized based on the ability, number, and preferences of guests present in a given wave generation session. Guest tracking systems are employed to verify the presence of guests and to allow the system to update the wave generation scenario based on attendance at the session.

Abstract: A variable volume plenum for use in a wave pool comprising at least one wave generating chamber in pneumatic communication with a plenum. The plenum is configured to have a variable volume such that when the pressure increases in the plenum, the variable volume plenum will increase in volume, and when pressure drops in the plenum, the variable volume plenum will retract so the fans can stay at maximum efficiency.

Abstract: A system and method for creating and controlling a wave profile in a wave pool by controlling the water height profile in each of the chambers of the wave pool. The wave pool includes a plurality of wave generating chambers, each comprising one or more intake valves and exhaust valves. The valves are capable of being controlled to selectively open and close to a valve angle of fully open, fully closed, or any angle between. Using a graphical user interface, a user creates a water height profile for each chamber that dictates the resulting wave generated and released into the pool. Multiple custom chamber profiles may be grouped to create a custom wave section. Multiple custom wave sections may be grouped to create a custom wave. The system and method provides for increased customization of the wave, as well as reduced turbulence and increased efficiency of the system.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments described herein may be used to control the fluid flow within the pool area. For example, exemplary embodiments may include a control system for selecting the position of one or more valves of the chamber in order to control the ingress and egress of water from each chamber, inc. Exemplary embodiments may be used to control the wave generated from the chambers, reduced unwanted turbulence, and/or generated a designed wave based on the individual control of the respective chambers.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments include using exhaust valves in each chamber to control the performance of fans. Measuring the power consumed by the fans in real time allows determination of the amount of air to be evacuated from the pneumatic system (and thus an opening angle of the exhaust valves) so that the fans operate at maximum efficiency and with less instability. In an exemplary embodiment, a valve mounted on the fan inlet allows the incoming air flow to be controlled, thereby allow the motors to continue rotating at a given speed with little or no energy consumption when the valve is partially or fully closed.

Abstract: A pool wave generator having a pool area and a plurality of chambers for generating a wave in the pool area. Exemplary embodiments described herein may be used to control the fluid flow within the pool area. For example, exemplary embodiments may include a control system for selecting the position of one or more valves of the chamber in order to control the ingress and egress of water from the chamber. Exemplary embodiments may be used to control the wave generated from the chambers, reduced unwanted turbulence, and/or generated a designed wave based on the individual control of the respective chambers.