Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of low power deformable mirror adaptive optics driven by MEMS-Based Lorentz force actuators
Agreement Number:
969306
Agreement Value:
$165,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Free-space optical (FSO) communication between ground stations and satellites suffer from wavefront aberration due to atmospheric turbulence. Distortions of the optical beam can destructively influence signal continuity, and reduce the speed and throughput of data transmission. Adaptive optics (AO) can mitigate distortion, by compensating the distorted wavefronts using deformable mirrors (DMs) that dynamically adjust their shape. This project will focus on the development of Low Voltage Deformable Mirrors (LVDM) activated by an array of both Lorentz and tri-electrode electrostatic actuators. Critical issues in FSO communication are physical size and power consumption. Both these issues can be minimized by utilizing low voltage DMs. One significant advantage of this approach is avoiding the need for hundreds of electrical connections to external high voltage controllers, which are required in high voltage electrostatic and piezoelectric Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) AO devices. Thus, the vision is to create an integrated Low voltage MEMS DM with low voltage drive electronics directly on-board.
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:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3T 2N2
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q4-969306
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119260669
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 243 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 25, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Manitoba
Federal Riding Name:
Winnipeg South
Federal Riding Number:
46012
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
Amendments: