Emriver Em2 and Em4 river process simulators
Powerful tools for river research and education.
See our new Emriver Em2 movie!
We are now filling orders for our new 4-meter Em4 river models (video, datasheet), and designating the existing Emriver model as the Em2.
The Emriver Em2: Using a moveable thermoplastic bed and recirculated water, the Emriver Em2 model simulates river processes with remarkable accuracy.
Now in wide use by river scientists and managers for education and research (user map here), the Emriver Em2 model demonstrates basic principles of river behavior and subtle channel morphology and sediment transport processes.
The Emriver Em2 model uses only 27 gallons (102 liters) of water, and is easily moved for field use.
Visit the components pages for photos and details on the Emriver's construction and parts.
The Emriver Em2 model is optimized for cost, ease of setup and use, and portability. Working area dimensions are 2.1 m x 0.9 m.
Here you can see a three-minute video introduction to the Em2.
Visit our video page for a collection of movies made using the Emriver Em2.
- The new Emriver Em4 geomodel is the most advanced turnkey moveable bed model in the world. The Em4 uses color-coded-by-size plastic modeling media (video here), and has a working area 4 m long by 1.5 m wide. The Em4 is designed for use in museums, research, and teaching institutions. The Em4 is capable of a very wide array of simulations, including floodplain, coastal,and groundwater processes. See video here, datasheet here.