Agreement Value:
$1,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 10, 2016 -
Description:
This project entitled "" HTS Antenna Technology Second Generation "" has the following objective (s):
The proposed multi-feed per beam technology will represent a useful complement to the current single feed per beam Multi-beam antenna technology at MDA, as it offers a reduction of the number of antenna apertures by a factor of two. This results in significant antenna accommodation benefits by allowing more antennas to be installed on a given spacecraft. This new industrial capability will therefore result in significant antenna cost reduction as a result of the elimination of two of the four reflectors currently used in most multi-beam antennas. It will also be possible to use the freed up volume to add more revenue generating antennas, which will contribute to Iowering the cost to the operators and ultimately the cost per bit to the consumers. The proposed technology will also enable MDA to better respond to the national and international communications market needs by offering higher capacity systems through the use of V-band gateways.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj
Location:
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, CA
Reference Number:
003-2016-2017-Q3-03201
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
MacDonal, Dettwiler and Associates Corporation
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.