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NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
Large-scale coastal testing and wave simulation facility
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
NRC Large Wave Flume Research Facility supports large-scale testing of two-dimensional sections of coastal structures and coastal processes in Ottawa, Ontario. It offers programmable wave generation, bidirectional currents, detailed instrumentation, active and passive wave absorption, and video observation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Large-scale testing of two-dimensional coastal structure sections.
- Study of coastal processes under controlled wave and current conditions.
- Performance assessment of infrastructure designs and marine operations.
- Testing of marine vehicles and structures in operational or extreme conditions.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa, Ontario
Additional information
- The large wave flume is 97 m long, 2 m wide, and up to 2.75 m deep.
- It includes a programmable wave machine, bidirectional currents, rapid draining and filling, and a recirculation system.
- The facility has a full range of instrumentation systems and data acquisition on up to 64 channels at 1000 samples per second.
- Large windows, active wave absorption, and passive wave absorbers support detailed observation and testing.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility Program
What is the NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility?
NRC Large Wave Flume Research Facility supports large-scale testing of two-dimensional sections of coastal structures and coastal processes in Ottawa, Ontario. It offers programmable wave generation, bidirectional currents, detailed instrumentation, active and passive wave absorption, and video observation.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility?
Large-scale testing of two-dimensional coastal structure sections.
Study of coastal processes under controlled wave and current conditions.
Performance assessment of infrastructure designs and marine operations.
Testing of marine vehicles and structures in operational or extreme conditions.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Where is the NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility available?
The NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility?
NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)