Title:
Large Scale True Time Delay Optical Beamforming For RF Phased Arrays
Agreement Number:
20STDPM08
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 17, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
Description:
(20STDPM08) This project, in collaboration with McMaster University and supported by the National Research Council of Canada, will address key issues encountered with conventional electronic beamforming networks (BFN) used in space-based Radio-Frequency phased array antennas, popular in recent low cost, large, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation projects.
It will evaluate feasibility of using photonic integrated circuits to implement an innovative BFN architecture. A higher level of integration in photonic circuits leads to smaller BFN dimensions and lower cost. It will implement also true time delay within the BFN, which eliminates frequency specific behavior of beam shaping. Large bandwidth performances will be much improved over wide scan angles for operations in LEO.
The project will contribute in providing cost effective solution for mega-constellations.
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-Q1-04503
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.