Author(s): Felix Unterberger; Barbara Brinkmeier; Markus Aufleger
Linked Author(s): Markus Aufleger
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Abstract: Hybrid Barriers have emerged as promising technology to guide or deter fish at hydropower facilities while maintaining hydraulic continuity. However, meaningful experimentation in this field requires expertise not only in hydraulics and fish ecology but also in electrical engineering and animal welfare. To address this interdisciplinary challenge, the FishLab Innsbruck was established as a new research infrastructure to conduct controlled live fish experiments under reproducible hydraulic and electrical conditions. The facility enables systematic testing of electrified barriers under realistic flow conditions and provides the necessary monitoring systems for safe animal handling and continuous system supervision.
Year: 2026