NRC s Role in the Future of Aerospace in Canada Dr. Michael Benner, Director R&D, Aerodynamics March 23, 2017
NRC at a glance A national organization with regional presence and global reach NRC DELIVERS FOR CANADA THROUGH A SET OF FOCUSED LARGE-SCALE, COLLABORATIVE, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY R&D PROGRAMS. 100-YEAR TRACK RECORD SCIENCE AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP FOR CANADA 3,700 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS $1B TOTAL EXPENDITURES IN 2016/17 *Includes $300M in IRAP support for SMEs, etc. NRC R&D facilities IRAP locations 2
NRC is integral to Canada s innovation system Focused on mission-oriented research and technology development Positioning NRC in Canada s innovation landscape NRC is mission-oriented NRC mobilizes its research and technology development capabilities to solve problems facing Canadian society and industry. NRC speaks the language of industry, policy and science Bridging these communities is a key strength and essential to bolstering Canada s innovation performance. NRC aims to meet the needs of Canadian industry and society today and anticipates their needs tomorrow This requires NRC to maintain an appropriate balance of basic and applied research. NRC has a trusted reputation NRC is seen by both industry and government as an honest broker that provides an unbiased assessment around technology challenges and opportunities. 3
12 R&D portfolios and IRAP R&D portfolios are mobilized to deliver on 38 targeted R&D programs Engineering* $193.4M 1,006 FTEs Life Sciences* $102.2M 574 FTEs Emerging Technologies National Infrastructures and Future Technologies $135.8M 337 FTEs Emerging Technologies Platforms $60.9M 298 FTEs IRAP $291.0M 356 FTEs 1. Aerospace $55.8M 318 FTEs 2. Automotive and Surface Transportation $38.4M 241 FTEs 3. Construction $31.1M 179 FTEs 4. Energy, Mining and Environment $22.9M 178 FTEs 5. Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering $25.0M 89 FTEs 6. Aquatic and Crop Resource Development $38.4M 210 FTEs 7. Human Health Therapeutics $49.9M 299 FTEs 8. Medical Devices $10.6M 64 FTEs 9. Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics $40.5M 114 FTEs 10. Measurement Science and Standards $31.2M 156 FTEs National Institute for Nanotechnology $13.3M 67 FTEs TRIUMF** $50.8M 11. Information and Communications Technologies $42.7M 213 FTEs 12. Security and Disruptive Technologies $18.2M 85 FTEs Pacific West Ontario Quebec Atlantic and Nunavut Division Services All expenses and FTE numbers are based on 2015/16 data * Engineering includes the Advanced Manufacturing Program and Life Sciences includes Genomics & Health Initiative ** 0 NRC FTEs, TRIUMF is a transfer payment program 4
With a suite of 38 R&D programs Each program is hosted by a portfolio but draws expertise from across and outside NRC (industry, government, academia) NRC delivers for Canada through a set of focused programs R&D programs: Composed of research and technology development projects designed to meet specific needs Have clearly defined objectives and timelines that must be met within a set timeframe Draw on expertise and facilities from various portfolios across NRC 5
President Stewart s mandate: Internal NRC assessment on how NRC can advance the Innovation Agenda Initial stock-taking report Bring forward a proposed Memorandum to Cabinet Innovation support Engagement Governance Management Teams to examine 7 themes, propose future state and address obstacles to getting there: 1. Growing Innovation-Based Global Firms 2. Excellence in Emerging and Advanced Science 3. Solutions to Government s Public Policy Problems 4. Engagement and Technology and Innovation Clusters 5. Governance and Performance Framework 6. Central Management Processes, Program Approval and Resource Allocation 7. Occupational Safety and Health / Environmental Stewardship 6
NRC s role today Essential Canadian science and technology player Supporting Canadian business innovation 2 R&D strategic collaborations, technical and research services Close to 3,000 IRAP funded projects Enabling public policy mandates 2 320 assignments with OGDs for a total value of ~$35M DND NRCan HC TC PWGSC ECCC CSA AAFC Provinces Advancing scientific knowledge with a particular high impact 1 1. more than 50% above the global average 2. in 2015-16 7
NRC Aerospace Footprint & Leveraging IRAP Research facilities 8
NRC Aerospace Key Differentiating Capabilities Supporting Environmentally Responsible, Safe, Secure and Efficient Air Transportation: More than 300 Technical Experts and $500M in Research Infrastructure Structures, Materials & Manufacturing Flight Research Aerodynamics Propulsion & Power 9
Five NRC Programs Focused on Aerospace Air Defence Systems (ADS) Reducing Aviation Icing Risks (RAIR) Civ. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CivUAS) Working & Traveling on Aircraft (WTA) Aeronautical Product Development (APD) 10
Strategic Roundtable Consultations Seeking valuable advice from industry and academia on future strategic priorities for NRC Aerospace. Specifically: What s ahead in aerospace ᵒ Future market opportunities, key S&T drivers Value added by NRC in the innovation ecosystem ᵒ Capability gaps (with respect to academia and industry) ᵒ Expectations from NRC in terms of access to facilities and expertise Working with NRC ᵒ Technology transfer and management of intellectual property ᵒ Co-funding opportunities ᵒ Challenges or hurdles Four half-day roundtable discussion sessions in Ottawa (November, 2016): Disruptive Concepts; Design & Development; Sustainment; and Process Innovation Sessions facilitated by the renowned aerospace analyst, Dr. Kevin Michaels 11
Roundtable Attendees 12
Roundtable Recommendations for R&TD 28 R&TD recommendations put forward Synthesized and evaluated by consultant, based on three criteria: Long-term impact on aerospace industry Perceived ability of Canadian Aerospace Industry to leverage technology Findings six promising areas: Accelerate additive manufacturing development both standards and technology Develop a prognostics & health management demonstrator aircraft Accelerate innovation in landing systems Accelerate innovation in energy harvesting and more electric aircraft systems Manufacturing process innovation and enhanced productivity including adaptive programming, data analytics and automation Unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned systems Fit with broader government objectives 13
Role, Collaboration and Process Recommendations Recommendations evaluated by consultant based on three criteria: Perceived impact on NRC s effectiveness Implementation cost and requirements Implementation risks Findings five recommendations: Role: Technology leadership; integration and growth Better accessibility to resource: restructuring cost and IP policies Deepen ties with universities Reinstate Industry Advisor Board Establish regular consultation roundtables 14
Other Inputs & Analyses to Strategic Planning Consultations with: National and regional associations Other Government Departments Market studies on: Technology trends Market trends and outlooks Mergers and acquisitions Competitive context 15
Future Directions NRC Aerospace: Submissions for Approval Role: Leadership in Unlocking Innovation to Drive Scale (Technologies) and Growth (Talents and Companies) Public Mandate Support: Air defence operation and sustainment goals Air transportation regulations and product certification objectives Space program aspirations Technology Opportunities: Process innovation Digitalization in aerospace Autonomous and optionally-piloted vehicles Cabin, interior and systems Integrated technology demonstrators: landing gear and flight Supersonic travel and more electric aircraft (including hybrid-electric propulsion) 16
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28 Technologies Recommendations # Investment Candidate Additive manufacturing - improved 1 components & systems (embedded sensors, landing gear, etc). Landing gear demonstrator platform to incorporate smart sensors, create health 2 management systems, test new materials, incorporate additive manufacturing, etc. Currently addressed? Y N/Y 3 Cyber security for aircraft N 4 Demonstrator aircraft of aircraft health management technologies; onboard systems and offboard data analytics Y/N 5 Data analtyics lab - integrate physics and machine learning; artificial intelligence; prognostics. Work with regulators (TC) to accelerate & create standards. Y/N 6 Additive manufactucturing - take lead in creating databases /standards; leverage relationship with regulators N 7 Standards & certification for composites and additive manufacturing N/Y Additive manufacturing for MRO. Use 8 robots perform inspection & repair? Landing gear repair Y/N 9 Energy harvesting and storage; hybrid aircraft, electric propulsion N # Investment Candidate Currently addressed? 10 Communication: beyond line of sight for Y Electronics prognostics & health 11 management; ageing electronics (including IFE) N 12 UAS - integration in airspace Y UAS - navigation - sense and avoid, 13 artificial intelligence Y Advanced morphing (actuators, smart 14 structures, materials) Y 15 Nano satellites N New sensors - corrosion, landing gear 16 stress, brake wear, wireless, turbulence; develop standards for digitization Y "Green" test cells - incorporate energy 17 harvesting devices in exhaust stack reduce noice, reduce footrint and improve sustainability N Tooling - embedded sensors, adaptive 18 programming, improve tooling N # Investment Candidate Design for cost: multidisciplinary 19 integration - design, manufacturing, etc. Currently addressed? 20 Virtual manufacturing demonstrator Y/N 21 Coatings/painting - smart coatings, paint Y 22 Airships N 23 UAS - demonstrate new aircraft N 24 Embedded solar cells N 25 Test cells - acoustic signatures, noise N UAS - demonstrate single pilot or 26 unmanned operation for cargo N UAS - used for aircraft MRO (airframe 27 structure inspection) N 28 Supersonic business jets N N 18