Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Passive RF Camera for Space Domain Awareness
Agreement Number:
976214
Agreement Value:
$90,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Thoth Technology Inc. has developed Earthfence, the world’s first commercial active deep space radar for ranging Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in geostationary orbits (GEO) up to 50,000 km in range. This project will create a complementary passive RF camera system using a toroidal antenna that will work in concert with the active radar to surveil RSOs in GEO to provide a unique ‘tip and queue’ capability for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM).
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Pembroke, Ontario, CA K8A 6W7
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q2-976214
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
877003715
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Thoth Technology Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Renfrew--Nipissing--Pembroke
Federal Riding Number:
35086
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
51741