How much funding can be received?

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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$68,000

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

$96,000

Design and test a static load rig for helicopter rotor blades

$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

$52,000

Evaluate load-bearing capacity of UAV components via static testing

$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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Step 1: Contact the Business Development Team at the Aerospace Research Centre via email at nrc.aerobdt-edaaero.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca for grant application inquiries.
Step 2: Provide details about your project and testing needs to the team to assess compatibility with the grant requirements.
Step 3: Collaborate with the team to define the scope of your testing project and develop a comprehensive test plan.
Step 4: Submit the test plan and any required documentation for review and approval by the grant committee.
Step 5: Await confirmation and further instructions regarding the grant application process and potential funding 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.

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NRC — Structural Full-scale Aerospace - Testing Facilities

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Advanced Testing Facilities to Enhance Aerospace Development

The NRC's Structural Full-Scale Testing (SFST) facilities provide comprehensive testing solutions tailored to the aeronautical sector, serving both commercial and military clients. These services are pivotal for proof-of-concept demonstrations and certification, ensuring reliability and safety across aeronautical products.

Unveiling the Capabilities and Excellence of NRC’s SFST Facilities

The NRC's Structural Full-Scale Testing (SFST) facilities, strategically located in Ottawa, offer an expansive array of testing capabilities that cater to the intricate needs of the aerospace industry. Equipped with an extensive suite of testing equipment, SFST facilitates rigorous static, fatigue, durability, and damage tolerance tests on components ranging from entire airframes to intricate subsystems and materials. This capability is essential for both commercial and military sectors, ensuring adherence to stringent safety standards and certification requirements.

The SFST team provides unparalleled versatility through its ability to conduct various concurrent large-scale tests in its spacious facilities, measuring 25 × 18 × 7 meters and supplemented by local large aircraft hangars for even greater scale requirements. Such infrastructure supports the complex testing needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) by providing detailed fatigue testing, static load scenarios, and environmental evaluations under diverse conditions including advanced Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems.

Throughout the entire test lifecycle, the SFST team engages closely with clients to understand and define precise testing requirements, ensuring optimal outcomes. This process begins with test definition and management, which includes scoping client needs, crafting detailed test plans, and executing stringent quality and performance assessments. The facilities use sophisticated rig design and loads spectrum development techniques, specifically tailored to client-specific requirements, to precisely simulate flight conditions on test articles.

The expert instrumentation team installs and maintains cutting-edge sensors, such as strain gauges and accelerometers, ensuring accurate data acquisition critical for real-time analysis and advanced diagnostics. With a focus on innovation, the SFST team employs fibre optics and digital image correlation technologies to offer unparalleled insights into strain distribution and integrity monitoring.

Rig assembly and commissioning are meticulously handled by experienced staff, encompassing test rig setups, installation, and comprehensive inspections that precede fatigue and static testing phases. The facilities' non-destructive evaluation (NDE) services utilize the latest techniques to ensure that test articles remain sound through multifaceted test regimens, minimizing risks and maximizing test fidelity.

NRC’s SFST not only enhances the development cycle for aerospace products but also contributes to the industry's broader innovation landscape. Recognized globally with accolades such as the Von Karman Award, the NRC remains at the forefront of testing technology, continuously developing methodologies that advance structural health monitoring and damage tolerance analysis, critical for extending the safe operational life of aeronautical structures.

This commitment to excellence and innovation positions the NRC as a pivotal partner for aerospace testing, offering insights and capabilities that consistently contribute to safer, more efficient, and more reliable air travel solutions worldwide. For organizations aiming to validate and certify cutting-edge aeronautical products, the NRC's Structural Full-Scale Testing facilities are an invaluable resource, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of safety and performance.