Ottawa

In Ottawa, the birthplace of NRC laboratories, NRC conducts leading-edge R&D in everything from aerospace and biosciences to information technology and molecular sciences. 

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Cluster Initiatives

NRC has established a substantial presence in 11 technology clusters across the country.

• Photonics Cluster
  Extending photonics reach across Canada and around the world

Research Programs

• 3D Imaging, Modeling and Visualization
• Acoustic Testing
• Acoustical Standards
• Active Noise Control
• Advanced Cockpit Displays
• Advanced Products and Technology Group
• Aeroelasticity
• Aging Aircraft Structures
• Air Data Calibration and Measurement
• Airborne Atmospheric Research, Remote Sensing and Aeromagnetics

Research Projects

• 3D Imaging and Modeling Metrology
• ABAT - Advanced Electrical Storage
• Absolute Spectral Responsivity
• Acoustic Transfer Impedence For Pressure Reciprocity Calibration
• Advanced Acoustical Assessment Procedures for Open-Plan Offices (SPMSoft)
• Advanced Façade Solutions: Towards Net Zero Energy Commercial Buildings
• Advanced User Interfaces Design & Evaluation
• Aerodynamics of Helicopter / Ship Interface
• Air Data Calibration and Measurement
• Air Intrusion and Risk of Condensation in Mechanically Attached Roofing Systems

Institutes, Programs & Initiatives

• National Bioproducts Program
• NRC Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information
• NRC Canadian Hydraulics Centre
• NRC Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
• NRC Centre for Surface Transportation Technology
• NRC Genomics and Health Initiative
• NRC Imaging Network Portal
• NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program
• NRC Institute for Aerospace Research
• NRC Institute for Biological Sciences
• NRC Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology
• NRC Institute for Information Technology
• NRC Institute for Microstructural Sciences
• NRC Institute for National Measurement Standards
• NRC Institute for Research in Construction
• NRC Steacie Institute for Molecular Sciences

Facilities

• 0.57 m x 0.57 m Altitude Icing Wind Tunnel
• 0.9 m x 0.9 m Pilot Wind Tunnel
• 1.5 m Trisonic Blowdown Wind Tunnel
• 100 mm Radial Bearing Static / Dynamic Test Facility
• 150 mm Radial Bearing Static Test Facility
• 2 m x 3 m Wind Tunnel
• 200 mm Radial Bearing Static Test Facility
• 3 m x 6 m Open-Circuit Propulsion Wind Tunnel
• 5 m Vertical Wind Tunnel
• 9 m x 9 m Low Speed Wind Tunnel

Services

• Academia Fastlane
• Accelerated Mission Testing
• Business Fastlane
• Business Opportunities at IMS
• Calibration Laboratory Assessment Service (CLAS)
• Calibration Services
• Canadian Codes Centre
• Canadian Construction Materials Centre
• Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)
• Coasts, Rivers, Ports & Offshore

Library and Publications

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Related Information

Directions

• Ottawa, Uplands Research Facilities
• Ottawa, Montreal Road Research Facilities
• Ottawa, Sussex Drive Research Facilities