Editing Wave pool (section)

== Operation ==
Wave pools replicate the movement of the ocean in different ways, depending on the size of the pool and the size of wave desired. The mechanism that creates the waves is usually located at the far end of the pool, usually where it is deepest. With some wave pools, the floor can be deeper in front of the wave machine, before quickly rising up, creating the wave shape, for example [[World Waterpark|World Waterpark's]] Blue Thunder Wave Pool.

*Compressed air. This works by air being blown onto the water in a chamber that has an opening underwater. When the air hits the water, it pushes it down, creating the waves. This can either work by air pumps being programmed to turn on and off to create the waves, or the air pumps constantly blowing with valves that open and close to create the waves.
*Paddle/Panel. A paddle or panel pushes the water, creating the waves. Usually behind the panel is a [[Hydraulics|hydraulic]] or [[Pneumatics|pneumatic]] piston that pushes the panel back and forth, in turn pushing the water. This can either work by the panel being on a hinge so it rotates back and forth (in this case the piston pushing it would be on a hinge too), or the panel sitting on rails. This method is becoming increasingly rare, due to the high maintenance it requires. A famous example of this mechanism is [[World Waterpark|World Waterpark's]] Blue Thunder Wave Pool 
*Water tank. This is usually the strongest type of wave machine, utilising large water tanks behind the pool that have water pumped into them, before a valve at its base opens. This allows the water to flow through a channel that slightly angles upwards as it enters the back of the pool, creating sometimes huge waves. When this happens, the wave machine can sometimes make a loud roaring sound, as the air fills the emptying chambers, for example on [[Disney's Typhoon Lagoon]]. Famous examples include [[Siam Park (Tenerife)|Siam Park's]] Wave Palace, holding the record for largest man made waves at {{convert|3.3|m}}, and the previously mentioned [[Disney's Typhoon Lagoon]].
Other techniques utilize an "accordion mechanism" which opens and closes in order to suck water into its belly (opening) and push it out (closing) to cause waves.