Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Approaches to mitigation of atmospheric fluctuations for free-space optical channels
Agreement Number:
969444
Agreement Value:
$249,999.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
Mitigation of atmospheric fluctuations is an absolute necessity for the full benefits of high bandwidth (> 1 Tbs) satellite-based optical communications to be realized. For observational astronomy, the impact of atmospheric fluctuations is well-managed by the implementation of adaptive optics, which is now a mature technology. For satellite-based optical communications, the same solution is not sufficient to mitigate the impact of atmospheric fluctuations in the high turbulence regime, particularly for high bandwidth applications. In particular, a high degree of phase recovery is required in order to fully benefit from a large collection area while also enabling optical focusing to a diffraction-limited spot as required for high bandwidth coherent optical processing. In the Project, new optical detection systems and signal processing approaches suitable for high bandwidth satellite-based optical communications will be developed.
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 L8S 4L8
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q4-969444
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119035988
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
McMaster University
Federal Riding Name:
Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas
Federal Riding Number:
35038
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 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences