Scientific infrastructure
The CSIR is equipped for world-class innovation. The organisation recognises that scientific infrastructure is key in scientific discovery and producing solutions for industry and society. Scientific infrastructure includes laboratories, testing facilities, scientific instruments and equipment, clean rooms and pilot plants needed for research and technological innovation.
Collaboration between the research sector, industry and government results in the shared use of the infrastructure and helps build bridges that benefit the country.
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To support their work, the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) group has access to 325 computational nodes working in parallel. This facility underpins integrative engineering solutions – for example, integrated wind tunnel and experimental fluid dynamics studies in aerospace or industrial applications.
The CSIR motion simulation facility provides the hardware-in-the-loop simulation capability for optronic sensor systems research at the CSIR.
The CSIR supports naval forces by developing optronics for improved maritime surveillance. To accurately test these systems while in the development phase, a simulator was developed that emulates a ship’s movement at sea.
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