NRC — Ice Tank — 21 m Research Facility ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector companies conducting marine and cold-climate research - Universities and research institutions requiring ice tank testing capabilities - Government agencies needing ice engineering validation - Engineering firms specializing in ship design, offshore structures, and cold-water operations - Marine technology developers testing ice-interaction systems - Non-profit research organizations with approved research projects Note: Access is typically available to organizations with legitimate research or development needs that cannot be conducted elsewhere in Canada. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Funding Model: Fee-for-service facility (NOT a grant in the traditional sense) - Cost Structure: Users pay per-hour or per-project usage fees to access the facility - No Direct Financial Transfer: Funding flows as operational costs charged to users - No Matching Requirements: Standard commercial rate structure applies - No Repayment Obligation: Standard service fees apply (not a loan or repayable contribution) - Rate Basis: Determined by NRC based on facility operating costs and market rates --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This facility supports testing and research including: - Ship hull and ice interaction testing (icebreaker designs, hull optimization) - Offshore structure performance in ice conditions - Ice mechanics and material property studies - Cold-climate equipment validation (marine systems, subsea equipment) - Ice-induced load measurement on structures - Propulsion system testing in ice environments - Navigation and control system validation under ice conditions - Thermal and mechanical stress analysis of cold-water components --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Access Model: Booking-based; must reserve facility time in advance - Project Approval: Research objectives must be reviewed and approved by NRC prior to testing - Safety Compliance: All users must comply with NRC safety protocols and facility guidelines - Equipment Specifications: - Tank dimensions: 21 m (length) × 7 m (width) × 1.1 m