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Why collaborate with us
We have more than 200 active partnerships with industrial partners, universities, other government departments and international research and technology organizations. Our unique facilities help our clients overcome their product development and certification challenges, and our over 350 aerospace researchers have core expertise in aerodynamics, propulsion, flight research, icing, manufacturing, and structures and materials performance.
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Advanced air mobility
Our researchers can help overcome the technical and regulatory challenges of the next generation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
Sustainable aviation
Our team of experts is helping the aerospace sector develop clean technologies and transition to net-zero aviation
Digital twins and virtual testing
Our experts in digital technologies can reduce the time and costs associated with the development and certification of aeronautical products
Aerospace manufacturing and automation
Our team can support aerospace partners in developing advanced composite and metallic manufacturing processes, including automation and robotization
Air travel research
We enable the advancement of design, fabrication, testing and certification of products to ensure a safe and healthy end-to-end travel experience
Icing and safety
Our team is testing and validating a variety of new atmospheric and icing condition detection techniques to improve aircraft safety
Climate resilience and space
Our team can address aerodynamics and climate-resilient infrastructure challenges as well as space-based science and technologies
Defence and sustainment
Our team is supporting the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) operational needs and helping advance key defence industry capabilities
Industrial R&D groups
Our collaborative initiatives join partners from all parts of the aerospace value chain to share the benefits, costs and risks associated with R&D projects
Technical and advisory services
Our specialized advisory services range from testing and certifications to calibration, prototyping, demonstrations, scale-up and consulting.
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Aerospace Research Centre
Email: nrc.aerobdt-edaaero.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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View our researcher profiles to learn about their projects, passions and expertise
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The Research Centre Advisory Boards provide perspectives and advice on overall strategic direction and priorities.
Features
Reducing energy waste by measuring heat loss
The NRC has partnered with McGill University to help reduce energy overconsumption in the Department of National Defence's (DND) bases.
Improving helicopter operations with simulation
The Integrated Reality In-Flight Simulation (IRIS) project aims at analyzing pilot workload in different conditions using a unique simulation tool.
Developing and testing autonomous flight systems
The NRC has completed the first phase of flight trials for a self-flying helicopter under their Canadian Vertical Lift Autonomy Demonstration project.