Title:
Photonics for Space-based Communications Networks
Agreement Number:
19STDPJ15
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 8, 2019 - Jun 30, 2022
Description:
Satellite optical communications terminals currently in use as well as those that are in advanced development, use large steering mechanisms to direct lasers at their intended targets.
This project will develop and test a low-cost, light-weight, electronic pointing system to replace existing steering mechanisms. The new system will use a high-efficiency optical phased array to transmit signals more reliably and will be small enough to fit on a single chip. This project will also test the system's ability to work with other optical components, which will lower costs and accelerate the adoption of satellite based optical communications for a range of applications.
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:
Cambridge, Ontario, CA N1R 7H6
Reference Number:
003-2019-2020-Q1-04265
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 6: changed legal name
Amendment 7: Extension of the end date
Amendment Date
Mar 31, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
COM DEV LTD
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.