How much funding can be received?

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Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities?

NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

What are NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must have projects related to aeronautical product development and government certification requirements. The applicant must require services in proof-of-concept demonstration and certification, including static, fatigue, durability, and damage tolerance tests.

NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities

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Structural full-scale testing facility in Ottawa

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Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration

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National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada

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Commercial and military clients can use this fee-for-service facility for proof-of-concept demonstration and certification, including static, fatigue, durability and damage tolerance tests ranging from entire airframes down to the subsystem, component and

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The NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace Testing Facilities grant supports projects that focus on comprehensive structural testing for aeronautical product development and certification. The eligible activities include designing, organizing, and executing a variety of tests, ranging from basic environmental conditions to complex fatigue and damage tolerance assessments.

Test definition and management, including scope, plan development, and quality management.
Design and optimization of test rigs, including environmental chamber design for specific testing conditions.
Development and interpretation of load spectra to meet testing requirements.
Instrumentation of test articles with advanced sensing technologies for structural health monitoring.
Assembly and commissioning of test rigs, including detailed inspections and surveys.
Execution of fatigue and static tests on various structural levels from whole airframes to components.
Tearing down and detailed inspection of test articles post assessment.
Documentation of test methodologies, specifications, and results.

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$ 52,000

Evaluate load-bearing capacity of UAV components via static testing

$ 96,000

Design and test a static load rig for helicopter rotor blades

$ 68,000

Develop a fatigue testing rig for aircraft components for proof-of-concept demonstrations

$ 36,000

Implement a durability testing system for small drone components in commercial use

$ 78,400

Conduct fatigue testing on the landing gear of small aircraft for certification

$ 120,000

Perform damage tolerance testing on commercial airliner subsystems

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The NRC's structural full-scale testing (SFST) facilities are geared towards serving both commercial and military clients with specific needs in aeronautical product development and government certification. The facilities offer proof-of-concept demonstration, certification, and various specialized tests, indicating that suitable applicants are likely to be organizations involved in aerospace, especially those focused on structural integrity and testing. This includes:- Commercial aerospace manufacturers.- Military aerospace entities.- Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace sector.- Research organizations involved in aeronautical innovations.- Companies requiring extensive testing capabilities for airframes and subsystems.

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This grant supports testing and certification projects for aeronautical products, facilitating safety and innovation in the aerospace sector. Eligible activities focus on various aspects of structural testing and development, aligning with client and industry needs.

Test definition and management, including development of test plans and procedures.
Design and optimization of test rigs and environmental chambers.
Development of loads spectrum to replicate flight conditions.
Instrumentation of test articles with advanced sensors and monitoring technologies.
Assembly and commissioning of test rigs and related components.
Fatigue testing activities across entire airframes, subsystems, and components.
Static testing for various load cases including design limit and ultimate load cases.
Teardown inspections and damage analysis post-testing.
Documentation and reporting to meet customer specifications and requirements.

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1. Innovation and technological advancement 2. Alignment with grant objectives and focus areas 3. Potential impact and benefits 4. Feasibility and project management 5. Budget and cost-effectiveness 6. Collaborative partnerships and engagement opportunities

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The NRC offers access to additional large aircraft hangars for testing, which can be an advantage for projects requiring large-scale facilities.
The NRC has over 60 years of experience and has been recognized internationally for its expertise in structural testing, providing credibility to grants involving advanced testing methodologies.
Innovative methodologies developed by the NRC are used worldwide, potentially enhancing the competitiveness of grant applications leveraging these technologies.
The NRC's testing facilities include state-of-the-art equipment and unique capabilities like specialty environmental chambers, which can be critical for specific grant projects.
Partnerships with NRC might provide access to advanced technologies like SHM and DTA, which could be beneficial for grant applications focused on cutting-edge aerospace research and development.
The NRC has developed proprietary technologies like cross-coupling compensation (C3), which could be of interest in grant applications proposing cutting-edge solutions in fatigue testing.