NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
Highlights
Hello,
Imagine having a mini ocean at your fingertips. That's what this cutting-edge facility offers. It's designed for businesses like yours to test and refine marine systems. With multi-directional waves up to 1 meter high, you can simulate extreme sea conditions that occur once in 10,000 years. This is your chance to assess the performance, efficiency, and safety of your marine technology concepts in a controlled environment.
Why should you apply? This facility is a game-changer. It allows you to test large-scale models and gather accurate, real-world data. Whether you're focused on seakeeping, maneuvering, or wave energy conversion, the advanced capabilities here mean you can simulate complex sea conditions. This helps you refine your designs and reduce risks before they hit the market. Plus, working with the National Research Council gives you access to world-class testing and expert guidance. Their experienced team can help you cut costs and speed up your path to commercialization.
What's in it for you? By partnering with this facility, you gain a competitive advantage. The customizable services and comprehensive tools support your vision and help bring your innovations to market faster. It's like having an expert team by your side, ensuring your success every step of the way.
Financing Details
Fee-for-Service: The program operates on a fee-for-service basis, meaning you pay for the use of the facility and its services based on your specific needs and the duration of use.
Eligible Expenses: The fees cover a range of services including access to the basin, use of equipment and technology for testing, technical support from experts, and data collection and analysis. This ensures that you can fully utilize the facility's capabilities for your offshore engineering projects.
Use of Funds: The funds you provide are strictly used towards the operational costs of the basin, support services, and maintenance of the equipment. It is important to note that the fees cannot be used towards external consulting services or purchasing permanent assets for your business.
Fees Associated With the Program: There are no hidden fees. You will be informed upfront about the cost based on your requirements and the scope of the testing or research to be conducted. This transparent pricing helps in planning your budget effectively.
Qualifications
- Business must be involved in marine systems or offshore engineering.
- Must require testing for performance, efficiency, or safety of marine systems.
- Needs to evaluate concepts in a controlled environment.
- Must test models at a large scale to obtain quality, true-to-life results.
- Should have technology concepts that can be moored or self-propelled.
- Must be able to utilize onboard inertial sensors and optical tracking systems.
- Requires testing for seakeeping, maneuvering, wave energy conversion, wave impact loads, or offshore structure operations.
- Must need testing in conditions simulating real-world marine environments.
- Business should benefit from customizable testing facilities and expert research staff.
Description
Your business can benefit from a cutting-edge facility designed to test and refine marine systems. This state-of-the-art indoor model ocean can simulate extreme sea conditions with multi-directional waves up to 1 meter high. It's like having a mini ocean at your disposal, perfect for testing your marine technology concepts in a controlled environment.
By using this facility, you can assess the performance, efficiency, and safety of your marine systems. Whether you're working on seakeeping, maneuvering, or wave energy conversion, this facility offers a unique opportunity to test large-scale models and gather accurate, real-world data. The facility's advanced capabilities mean you can simulate complex sea conditions, helping you refine your designs before they hit the market.
Partnering with this facility gives you access to world-class testing and expert guidance. The National Research Council's experienced team can help you reduce risks and costs, speeding up your path to commercialization. With customizable services and comprehensive tools, this partnership supports your vision and helps bring your innovations to market faster.
Program Steps
Prepare Your Documentation
Gather the necessary documents for your application. You will need:- Business registration details
- A brief description of your marine technology concepts
- Previous research and development reports (if applicable)
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Any relevant certifications or licenses
Complete the Application Form
Fill out the application form provided by the facility. Ensure all information is accurate and complete.Submit Your Application
Send your completed application form along with the required documentation to the designated contact point. Make sure to keep a copy for your records.Schedule a Consultation
Reach out to the facility to schedule a consultation with their experts. This will help you understand the testing process and how to best utilize the facility.Prepare for Testing
Once your application is approved, start preparing your models for testing. Ensure they meet the facility's specifications and requirements.Conduct Testing
Bring your models to the facility and conduct the tests as planned. Work closely with the facility's team to gather data and insights.Review Results and Next Steps
After testing, review the results with the experts. Discuss any adjustments needed for your designs and plan your next steps for commercialization.