Title:
Hardware/Software Codesign Methodology for High Performance On-Board Processing applied on the Artificial Intelligence of Space
Agreement Number:
20STDPL35
Agreement Value:
$179,400.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 5, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
(20STDPL35) The objective of this project is to increase the functionality of our HW/SW codesign methodology by targeting high performance on-board processing platforms that are made of CPU-FPGA architectures and target artificial intelligence applications in space, more specifically based on Deep Neural Network (DNN).
We will target for Spacecraft Pose Estimation to demonstrate the potential of these processing platforms.
We will concentrate on the inference part of deep learning that can be implemented as a payload application on the satellite.
This project aims to develop new techniques allowing the optimal use of the on¬board processing resources offered by CPU-FPGA platforms, while reducing the effort and the time to market.
The project is developing technologies in several directions that benefits many Canadian companies.
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:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H2Y 2M8
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04499
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:
Space Codesign Systems Inc.
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.