WindEEE Dome is unlike any other facility in the world. With 106 real-time controlled fans and hundreds of flow modifiers, the first hexagonal wind chamber gives researchers the ability to modify the wind patterns and change their direction during a simulation. (Jeff Renaud/Western Communications)
WindEEE Dome is unlike any other facility in the world. With 106 real-time controlled fans and hundreds of flow modifiers, the first hexagonal wind chamber gives researchers the ability to modify the wind patterns and change their direction during a simulation. (Jeff Renaud/Western Communications) - Western's wind energy research facilities received nearly $4 million as part of new federal investments in Canada's research infrastructure. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, recognized the key role of research infrastructure in Canada's research enterprise by announcing more than $628 million to support 19 research infrastructure projects at 14 institutions across the country. As part of announcement, Minister Champagne announced that Western will receive $3,887,057 to support the Wind Engineering, Energy, and Environment (WindEEE) Research Facilities. This contribution from the Government of Canada is being made through the Canada Foundation for Innovation 's (CFI) Major Science Initiative (MSI) Fund , which is designed to support the ongoing operation and maintenance needs of research facilities of national importance. WindEEE is the only facility in Canada with a wind dome that can generate local and large weather systems, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, in a controlled environment.
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