Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Canadian Optical Communication Downlink Demonstration with Optical Channel Assessment
Agreement Number:
1015879
Agreement Value:
$1,514,288.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The goal of this project is to demonstrate the key elements of satellite-based optical communication as initially envisioned by the Optical SatCom Consortium (OSC). This will be the first demonstration of an optical satellite downlink to a Canadian location. The Optical Ground Receiver (OGR) will be augmented to allow for both communications as well as atmospheric measurement functions. The augmented OGR will link to current in-orbit satellites. A 1550 nm communications link will be maintained over a 1-year period providing a rich set of data and expertise on the establishment of optical satellite downlinks in a Canadian context. Measured data collected on the fluctuations of the dynamic atmospheric channel while tracking a low-Earth orbiting satellite are currently unavailable for any location. Establishing this data set will provide an important and unique advantage to Canadian academic and commercial efforts in developing essential optical satcom technologies to the direct benefit of Canadians.
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:
172-2024-2025-Q2-1015879
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119035988
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $1,514,288.
Amendment Date
Mar 16, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
McMaster University
Federal Riding Name:
Hamilton West--Ancaster--Dundas
Federal Riding Number:
35039
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
Amendments: