Title:
Development of a dual vertical/horizontal loading ion-beam vacuum facility for novel space material processes
Agreement Number:
20STDPK02
Agreement Value:
$763,759.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 13, 2020 - May 31, 2022
Description:
Integrity Testing Laboratory (ITL) is proposing to design and built a unique Dual Vertical/Horizontal Loading Ion-beam Vacuum Facility for Novel Space Material Processes to be located at ITL that will be used for all present and future SMP's and for deposition of thin DLC films and coatings. The project is composed of two major parts:
a) An intensive R&D program on designing/building a unique low-energy industrial ion-beam system, ready for SMP's applications, with horizontal/vertical sample manipulators, and for deposition of high-quality thin films of DLC, SiOx, etc., in clean room conditions.
b) An extensive R&D program adapting the existing and developing new processes to the new system. By conducting all space SMP's in this facility, a unique Canadian source for manufacturing of highly-innovative space materials with unique new properties for use in LEO/GEO/Planetary orbits will be created. Presently, all such materials for GEO and LEO applications are coming from other countries. Combining the developed at ITL SMP's with deposition of thin films, ITL will create a unique Canadian facility with such materials made in 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:
Markham, Ontario, CA L3R 2R7
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q2-04520
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment 2: Reduction in the allocation budget and extension of the end date
Amendment Date
Mar 31, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
Integrity Testing Laboratory 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.