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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

McMaster University

$125,000.00

Mid-infrared optical communication testbed for weather-resistant optical satcom

FY 2022-23 · 2023-03-08

Summary
The project is to develop a testbed to demonstrate a link to an optical ground station with a high-altitude platform (HAP). The ground-to-balloon optical links will create C-band (1550 nm) and novel mid-wave infrared (MWIR) transmitter/receiver pairs between a HAP and an optical ground station. The testbed will allow field testing of optical components to be used in optical SatCom for both C-band and MWIR links. This data will be invaluable to partners within the Consortium, as well as the broader scientific community at large. There is also strong potential in the future to use the ground station to collect data on atmospheric scintillation and weather effects on NIR/MWIR optical links in Canada.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Hamilton|Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119035988
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02023-03-312022-23$125,000.00
12023-03-312022-23$125,000.00
22023-03-082022-23$125,000.00

As published

Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q4-1000708
Amendment Number
2
Amendment Date
2025-08-26
Agreement Type
Grant
Recipient Type
S
Recipient Business Number
119035988
Recipient Legal Name
McMaster University
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient City
Hamilton|Hamilton
Recipient Postal Code
L8S 4M1
Federal Riding
Hamilton West--Ancaster--Dundas
Federal Riding (French)
Hamilton-Ouest--Ancaster--Dundas
Federal Riding Number
35039
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Agreement Title
Mid-infrared optical communication testbed for weather-resistant optical satcom
Agreement Title (French)
Banc d’essai dans l’infrarouge moyen pour les communications optiques satellitaires résistantes aux intempéries
Agreement Number
1000708
Agreement Value
$125,000.00
Agreement Start Date
2023-03-08
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Description
The project is to develop a testbed to demonstrate a link to an optical ground station with a high-altitude platform (HAP). The ground-to-balloon optical links will create C-band (1550 nm) and novel mid-wave infrared (MWIR) transmitter/receiver pairs between a HAP and an optical ground station. The testbed will allow field testing of optical components to be used in optical SatCom for both C-band and MWIR links. This data will be invaluable to partners within the Consortium, as well as the broader scientific community at large. There is also strong potential in the future to use the ground station to collect data on atmospheric scintillation and weather effects on NIR/MWIR optical links in Canada.
Description (French)
Ce projet consiste à mettre au point un banc d'essai pour la liaison d’une station optique terrestre avec une plateforme à haute altitude (HAP). Les liaisons optiques sol-ballon créeront des paires d'émetteurs-récepteurs en bande C (1550 nm) et dans l’infrarouge moyen (MWIR) entre une HAP et une station optique terrestre. Le banc d'essai permettra de tester sur le terrain les composants optiques qui seront utilisés dans les SatCom optiques pour les liaisons en bande C et dans l’infrarouge moyen. Ces données seront précieuses pour les partenaires du Consortium OSC, ainsi que pour l’ensemble de la communauté scientifique. Il sera aussi très probablement envisageable d'utiliser la station terrestre pour recueillir des données sur la scintillation atmosphérique et sur les effets des conditions météorologiques sur les liaisons optiques NIR/MWIR au Canada.
NAICS Code
541710
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.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 182 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 2 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 182 jours.
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada