
NRC — Multidirectional Wave Basin - Research Facility
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Multidirectional wave basin in Ottawa
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Assess fixed and floating maritime structure performance and marine operations in ocean environments with this fee-for-service 36 m × 30 m × 3 m multidirectional wave basin.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 220,000
Evaluating the endurance of an underwater pipeline against wave actions and underwater currents
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Testing the seaworthiness of a newly designed rescue boat in various ocean conditions
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Investigating ice interactions with offshore platforms to improve structural resilience
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Eligibility
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Who is eligible?
This grant appears to be relevant for entities involved in the study and development of maritime structures and ocean engineering due to the NRC's focus on testing the performance of these structures under various marine conditions.
- Engineering firms specializing in maritime or coastal infrastructure development.
- Academic and research institutions focusing on oceanographic or marine engineering studies.
- Companies involved in the design and innovation of marine vehicles and operations.
- Entities seeking to improve safety and reduce lifecycle costs of marine structures through testing and optimization.
- Organizations involved in port development and coastal process studies.
Eligible expenses
The NRC's multidirectional wave basin (MWB) grant supports activities that assess maritime and coastal structures' performance under simulated ocean conditions. Eligible projects leverage the facility's capabilities to enhance the safety, performance, and cost-efficiency of marine structures and operations.
- Analysis of the interaction between short-crested waves and marine structures.
- Testing and optimization of coastal structure designs to withstand various sea states.
- Simulation of port development scenarios under complex wave, wind, and current conditions.
- Evaluation of marine vehicle performance in operational and extreme ocean environments.
- Development of optimization strategies to increase marine structure safety and reduce lifecycle costs.
- Research on the impact of local wind fields on maritime operations.
Selection criteria
- Assessment of performance of fixed and floating maritime structures - Study of coastal structures, coastal processes, and port developments - Interaction of short-crested waves, currents, and winds with coastal and offshore structures - Capability to generate regular, irregular, and multidirectional wave conditions - Significant wave heights up to 0.5m and regular waves up to 0.75m - Simulation of local wind fields and currents - Experienced professional staff with knowledge in engineering fields related to marine environments
How to apply
1
Review the grant eligibility criteria and guidelines
2
Prepare and submit a detailed research proposal
3
Await review and evaluation of the proposal by the grant committee
4
If selected, negotiate grant terms and conditions with the funding agency
5
Implement the research project according to the agreed-upon timeline and deliverables
Additional information
- The NRC's Multidirectional Wave Basin (MWB) is designed to assess the performance of fixed and floating maritime structures and marine operations in a controlled ocean environment. - The facility allows for studies on coastal structures, coastal processes, and port developments. - The MWB can generate a wide range of wave conditions including regular, irregular, and multidirectional waves with significant wave heights up to 0.5m and regular waves up to 0.75m. - The facility features a 60-segment directional wave machine, a pump for rapid draining and filling, and a system of active and passive wave absorbers to enhance simulation quality. - Local wind fields can be simulated using computer-controlled fans, and water currents can be generated in two directions for comprehensive testing scenarios. - Working with the NRC offers the advantages of customizable testing facilities and experienced research staff with expertise in complex ocean, coastal, and river environments.
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