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Defence R&D; Canada TorontoContact information and a complete list of DRDC Toronto facilities can be found on the Defence R&D; Canada Toronto Web Site. Human CentrifugeThe only human centrifuge in Canada. Simulates the rapid-onset G-forces experienced by Canadian Forces pilots flying high performance aircraft. Impact Studies FacilitySimulates crashes up to 100 km/hr for certification of transportation safety systems. The only facility of its kind in Canada. Noise Research FacilityA facility for replicating the sounds to which operational personnel are exposed, such as that in helicopter cabins, tracked vehicles and ship engine rooms. Diving Research and Training FacilitiesThe Diving Research Facility (DRF) simulates underwater environments for military and commercial applications. Human-rated with maximum pressure 17.2 MPa (1725 metres), and 2.4-m diameter by 3.7-m long ocean simulator. The Diving Training Facility is used to train hyperbaric system operators and to conduct scientific experiments not requiring the extensive capabilities of the DRF. Human-rated with maximum pressure 1.03 MPa (103 metres) and 1.8-m diameter by 2.7-m long ocean simulator. Unmanned Hyperbaric Test FacilityPressurized, temperature-controlled chamber for equipment test and evaluation. 3.06 MPa (306 metres) test chamber with 0.9 m by 1.2 m wet tank and two breathing simulators. Climatic ChambersSimulation of tropical to arctic environments. Four chambers; -50°C to +60°C, 35 km/h wind; 5-95% relative humidity; capacity of 10 subjects at a time; continuous operation.
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