NRC — Wind tunnel testing facility
Aerodynamics testing in Ottawa for vehicles, structures & aerospace models
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Researchers And Facilities
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Grant Providers
- National Research Council Canada
- Government of Canada
Status
Open
Overview
Access an air-cooled, 9-metre wind tunnel for large-scale testing of your new or experimental products in a controlled environment. Get professional services from a team of aerodynamicists, flight engineers and business experts who will support your resea
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly mentioned in the provided context. It seems that the information focuses more on the capabilities, technical specifications, and expertise of the 9 m wind tunnel facility operated by experienced engineers and technicians. To determine the specific eligibility criteria for this grant, you may need to contact the Business Development Team at the Aerospace Research Centre via email at nrc.aerobdt-edaaero.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or visit their location on Research Road in Ottawa, Ontario. They will be able to provide you with detailed information on the grant eligibility requirements.
Who is eligible
Automotive OEMs, commercial truck manufacturers
Evaluation & selection criteria
- Expertise and experience in wind tunnel testing and aerodynamics
- Clear research objectives and methodology
- Potential impact and relevance of the proposed research
- Feasibility and practicality of the research plan
- Alignment with the capabilities and facilities of the 9 m wind tunnel
Additional information
- The NRC's 9 m wind tunnel has a proven record of adapting to unique test requirements and offers great value in large-scale testing.
- Recent major renovations were conducted on the fan drive, balance weigh-beam controls, data acquisition systems, cooling system, and main drive shaft components.
- The facility enables testing in a repeatable environment with direct drag measurement, leading to significant performance improvements through small iterations.
- Custom systems for truck testing support the cost-effective development of models at full-scale Reynolds number.
- Real vehicle testing is possible in the 9 m wind tunnel, offering a cost-effective benchmarking method without dedicated models.
- A ground simulation system addresses automotive OEM needs, improving fidelity in drag and lift measurements.
- The availability of a 30 ft trailer on-site is advantageous for commercial truck manufacturers seeking high Reynolds number, low-interference simulation.
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