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Half model of an aircraft in the wind tunnel

1.5 m Trisonic Wind Tunnel

National Research Council Canada
A pressurized, intermittent-flow wind tunnel capable of providing subsonic, transonic and supersonic flows over the range of Mach 0.1 to 4.25
Satellite on a platform inside a small chamber with high ceilings and no windows

Acoustic Reverberation Chamber Research Facility

National Research Council Canada
Specialized, high-intensity acoustic qualification facility used for testing full-size aerospace components at high levels of sound pressure field
Exterior view of the Mississauga building’s main entrance

Advanced Materials Research Facility

National Research Council Canada
Accelerated development of advanced engineered materials and processing technologies and their commercialization into disruptive new products
Heating element on a battery

Battery Testing and Optimisation Facility

National Research Council Canada
Innovative safety assessment testing and performance/environmental analysis of battery packs and cells
Front-exterior view of side-by-side semi-detached houses, with siding and stone veneer cladding, and solar panels on the roof.

Canadian Centre for Housing Technology

National Research Council Canada
Offers manufacturers, public utilities and housing technology companies unique, real-life, fully monitored whole-house testing environments
Three researchers dressed in full-body hazmat suits use research infrastructure in a lab

Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

National Research Council Canada
Provides a one-stop-shop for world-class engineering and manufacturing services, commercial-grade prototyping and pilot-run production facilities
Research infrastructure and fixed structures set up within a large rectangular indoor water basin

Coastal and River Engineering Facilities

National Research Council Canada
Addresses engineering challenges in rivers, lakes and marine environments using physical model test facilities, numerical modelling tools and field trials.
Two people aiming water hoses at a wall assembly containing embers

Fire Safety Testing Facility

National Research Council Canada
Supports fire safety research including characterization of material fire behaviour; fire resistance testing; development and testing of fire protection systems
A Turbofan Engine mounted in an Engine Test Cell

Gas Turbine Research Facilities

National Research Council Canada
Develops and validates aerospace and energy sector technologies, helping clients meet environmental, safety, cost-reduction, performance and fuel flexibility requirements
Glowing hot metallic test coupon with infrared camera in the background

High Temperature Materials Research Facility

National Research Council Canada
Supports research, development, testing and evaluation of high-temperature materials, including thermal and oxidization-resistant coatings