Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Approaches to Mitigate Atmospheric Fluctuations - Measurement
Agreement Number:
947458
Agreement Value:
$65,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
Atmospheric fluctuations severely limit the bandwidth of a satellite-to-ground optical communications channel. The project team proposes to use methods similar to those used in astronomy to mitigate atmospheric fluctuations and improve image fidelity. At present, researchers are exploring a technical solution via an optical system analogous to adaptive optics, optimized for satellite-based optical communications. This project will support the larger goal, led by NRC, of developing a high bandwidth optical communications system to serve rural and remote communities in Canada.
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-Q4-947458
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119035988
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 90 days.
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.
NAICS Code:
541710