Title:
Large Scale True Time Delay Optical Beamforming for RF Phased Arrays – Prototype
Agreement Value:
$63,800.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
This development project will address key issues encountered with conventional electronic beamforming networks (BFN) used in space based Radio-Frequency (RF) phased array antennas. Those antennas are gaining in popularity thanks to the recent plans for low cost, large, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation projects. Large bandwidth performances are thus expected to be much improved over the wide scan angles needed for operations in LEO. This study will lead to the fabrication of Optical BFN prototypes.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8P 0A1
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q4-947405
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119035988
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 91 days. The total amended value is 40,000 dollars.
Recipient's Operating Name:
McMaster University
Recipient's Legal Name:
McMaster University
Federal Riding Name:
Hamilton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35035
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.