NRCan Science’s Post

In October, a small team comprised of members from DRDC, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) CanmetENERGY and the Royal Canadian Air Force | Aviation royale canadienne, deployed and commissioned the first made-in Canada transportable power and energy-generating shelter solution for uncrewed and autonomous operation at an austere Arctic location. To enable operation during polar nights and days throughout the year, the power and energy system is comprised of solar photovoltaic panels, small wind turbines, direct methanol fuel cells, and batteries.   This shelter prototype was developed under a US-Canadian bilateral effort to support NORAD’s system of systems that will enhance Canada’s surveillance capabilities.   This work further exemplifies the longstanding and successful collaboration between DRDC and NRCan’s CanmetENERGY to develop Arctic power and energy domain capabilities to meet the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces requirements. #ArcticScience #DefenceScience #NORADMod