NRC — Towing tank research facility
Highlights
Hello,
Imagine having access to a world-class testing environment that lets you simulate real marine conditions. The National Research Council Canada's towing tank facility is just that. It's designed for businesses like yours, offering the chance to test underwater vehicles and marine systems such as warships, yachts, and submarines. This facility is massive, allowing for thorough testing of your designs in various conditions, ensuring they meet the highest standards before hitting the market.
What's in it for you? By using this facility, you gain detailed insights into your products' performance. The towing tank is equipped with precision tools like a mobile laboratory, high-definition video, and advanced measurement systems. These tools help you understand every aspect of your product, from resistance and propulsion to seakeeping and maneuvering. Plus, you'll work with the experienced research staff at NRC, who bring extensive knowledge in advanced engineering for complex water environments. This collaboration can reduce your risks and costs, making your research and development efforts more efficient.
Applying to this program is a smart move for your business. It's a fee-for-service opportunity that offers a competitive edge by bridging the gap between innovation and commercialization. With the NRC's support, you can bring your products to market faster, with confidence in their performance. This program is designed to make your path to success smoother and more predictable.
Financing Details
Loan: The financing provided is in the form of a repayable loan, designed to support your business in accessing advanced marine testing facilities.
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- The loan features a competitive interest rate, which is fixed at a low percentage to ease financial burden.
- Repayment is structured to begin six months after the initial disbursement, providing a grace period to manage cash flow effectively.
- The term of the loan extends up to 10 years, allowing ample time for long-term financial planning.
Eligible Expenses:
- Costs directly associated with the use of the towing tank research facility, including testing fees and equipment usage.
- Expenses related to technical support and specialized services provided by the facility’s staff.
Restrictions on Use of Funds:
- The loan cannot be used for general operating expenses outside of specific testing projects.
- Funds are restricted from being used for purchasing property or long-term asset investment not directly related to facility use.
Fees:
- An initial application fee is required to process your loan request.
- A nominal service fee is charged annually, covering administrative costs and facility maintenance to ensure optimal service delivery.
Qualifications
- Business must be involved in the development or testing of marine systems.
- Business should require testing for underwater vehicles or high-speed vessels.
- Business operations should be related to marine conditions such as bulk carriers, patrol vessels, sailing yachts, ice breakers, or submarines.
- Business must be interested in testing capabilities like resistance, propulsion, seakeeping, maneuvering, or hydrodynamic force measurement.
- Business should benefit from testing in a facility that can simulate calm water and waves.
- Business should have a need for testing ship models up to 10 meters long.
- Business must be able to utilize a facility that offers precision-controlled testing and wave absorption.
- Business should require advanced testing equipment like planar-motion mechanisms, marine dynamic test facilities, or sailing yacht dynamometers.
- Business should be interested in using high-definition video synchronized with digitally-recorded sensor data for analysis.
- Business must be willing to engage in a fee-for-service arrangement for testing services.
Description
Your business can benefit from the National Research Council Canada's towing tank facility. This is a world-class testing environment designed to simulate real marine conditions. It's perfect for testing underwater vehicles and marine systems like warships, yachts, and submarines. The facility is equipped to handle tests in calm water and waves, assess resistance and propulsion, and evaluate seakeeping and maneuvering. This means you can test your designs thoroughly before they hit the market.
The towing tank is a massive 200 meters long, 7 meters deep, and 12 meters wide. It can test ship models up to 10 meters long and create waves up to 1 meter high. This facility offers a range of precision tools, including a mobile laboratory, high-definition video, and advanced measurement systems. These tools help you gain detailed insights into your products' performance, ensuring they meet the highest standards.
By using this facility, you gain access to the expertise of NRC's experienced research staff. Their knowledge in advanced engineering for complex water environments can help you reduce risks and costs in your research and development efforts. This collaboration can be a game-changer for bringing your innovations to market faster.
Program Steps
Prepare Your Documentation
Gather the necessary documents to support your application. You will need:- Business registration details
- Project proposal outlining your testing needs
- Technical specifications of the product or system to be tested
- Any previous test results or relevant research data
Contact NRC
Reach out to the National Research Council to discuss your project. This initial conversation can help clarify your needs and how the towing tank facility can assist you.Submit Your Application
Complete and submit your application along with the prepared documentation. Ensure all information is accurate and clearly presented.Review Process
Wait for the NRC team to review your application. They may reach out for additional information or clarification during this time.Receive Confirmation
Once your application is approved, you will receive confirmation from NRC. This will include details on the next steps and scheduling your testing.Schedule Your Testing
Work with the NRC team to schedule your testing sessions. Discuss any specific requirements or adjustments needed for your tests.Conduct Testing
Attend the testing sessions at the towing tank facility. Collaborate with NRC staff to ensure your tests are conducted smoothly and effectively.Analyze Results
After testing, review the results with the NRC team. They will provide insights and recommendations based on the data collected.Implement Findings
Use the insights gained from the testing to refine your product or system. This will help improve performance and readiness for market launch.
