Ep 23 - Engineering Attractions: Hot Springs, Surf Parks, and Animal Life Support

In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats, hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber talk with Rob Cloward and Allen Clawson of Cloward H2O, one of the world's leading aquatic engineering firms. From natural hot springs and wave-generating surf parks to large-scale aquariums and zoos, Cloward H2O has been at the forefront of designing innovative water systems that blend recreation, sustainability, and animal care. Rob and Allen share insights into: The evolution of aquatic engineering across pools, fountains, waterparks, and life support systems Behind-the-scenes of projects like Deep Dive Dubai and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi The balance between water quality, guest experience, and animal health The challenges of scaling designs for attractions visited by millions worldwide (3:43) - Rob and Allen's LSS Background (7:04) - Cloward Deep Dive (12:45) - Hot Springs (20:25) - Modelings (27:19) - Similarities and Differences with LSS (30:51) - Turnover of Sheer Water Volumes (33:00) - Tampa Zoo (34:37) - System Redundancies (38:09) - Coordination with Operators   Stay connected at: https://inflowlsspodcast.com/