Progress in DND's Space-Based Radar R&D Project

Abstract

DND's Space-based Radar (SBR) Project is reaching the midpoint of its planned life. A series of technology definition contracts has been completed, involving many of Canada's premier space companies. A second series of technology development contracts has begun. This paper highlights the technical results of the contracts to date. The topics reviewed include antenna feeds, electric power systems, large space structures, signal processing, MMIC devices, communications, and simulation. An update on SBR Project Plans is provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA374793

Entities

People

  • Brian C. Eatock

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Feeds
  • Antenna Radiation Patterns
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Contracts
  • L Band
  • Large Space Structures
  • Mechanics
  • Phased Arrays
  • Reflectors
  • Signal Processing
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Space Based
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Test Beds

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects