Title:
High-speed, low-noise infra red, camera for gemini planet imager (GPI) CAL2.0
Agreement Value:
$238,500.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2021 - Feb 28, 2025
Description:
The Gemini Planet Imager (GPI) CAL2.0 upgrade will dramatically increase its scientific capability for imaging exoplanets. This is enabled by the implementation of novel technology called the self-coherent camera that is able to measure the residual errors in the scientific instrument, which inhibit the GPI from reaching its ultimate performance limit. At its core, this instrument requires a highly specialized infrared (IR) camera that can make low-noise measurements at high frame rate to capture the errors in the system. This collaboration will leverage existing expertise in cryogenic infrared camera development to design, develop, and integrate a high speed IR camera as part of the GPI CAL2.0 upgrade. Additionally, as part of the project, specialized image processing algorithms to produce the highest quality images delivered to the GPI science instrument.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 1A1
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q3-983410
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162330
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 151 days.
Amendment Date
Oct 8, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
Federal Riding Name:
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
Program Purpose:
The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.