Title:
Ka-band phased array antenna system for broadband mobile HTS-SATCOM applications based on modular architecture
Agreement Number:
20STDPK12
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 13, 2020 - Jul 10, 2023
Description:
Low profile (“flat panel”) Electronically Scanned Antenna (ESA) array system offers an attractive solution for broadband mobile HTS-SATCOM applications, particularly for LEO satellite networks. It is low profile can electronically steer the beam to a desired direction when the satellite, ground terminal, or both are mobile, without any mechanical movement. Recent advancements in planar antenna and silicon technologies provide reliable fabrication methods for compact low-profile multi-antenna modules incorporating multi-channel monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC), the active phased array (A-PAA) system becomes a highly promising solution for Ka-band mobile SATCOM. To make A-PAA cost-effective and mass-producible for commercial market deployment, a new modular/scalable and software definable architecture for A-PAA is developed in this project.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1B 3V7
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q2-04522
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 : End date extended
Amendment Date
Nov 28, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
C-COM Satellite 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.