Title:
Beam Hopping Technology Development for HTS Communication Systems
Agreement Number:
20STDPK33
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 17, 2020 - Jun 30, 2022
Description:
(20STDPK33) This STDP focuses on the definition and development of payload units required to implement a beam hopping system, will design and prototype a complex subsystem to enable flexibility in future communication payloads.
The technology solution will provide satellite operators the capability to dynamically maximize capacity utilization factor for each High Throughput User beam by adjusting dwell time and subsequent bits allocated to each User beam in response to traffic request, thus to allow the cost per bit performance metric of a High Throughput payload to be competitive with that offered by other LEO and MEO satellite constellations, as well by terrestrial communication systems.
This work will position Canada as a leader in emerging flexible payload market and provide new export opportunity to Canada.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, CA H9X 3R2
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04493
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
MDA (Ste-Anne)
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.