MDA Space<\/b> has reported a digital beam-forming milestone with its technology for the Aurora satellite platform. The Canadian manufacturer reported July 9 using its Ka-band direct radiating array (DRA) to digitally form and steer multiple beams, calling it a key milestone in the development of the digital payload technology for Aurora. <\/p>\n
MDA Space explained that beam forming and steering with Ka-band DRAs has typically relied on intermediate frequency conversion, but MDA Space uses direct sampling calling it a \u201cmore efficient and effective approach, allowing customers to save on satellite costs, mass and power consumption.\u201d <\/p>\n
This technology has implications for satellite communication systems that support broadband connectivity and 5G networks. The Aurora software-defined product line supports the Telesat Lightspeed Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, and Globalstar\u2019s next-generation LEO constellation. <\/p>\n
MDA Space has a demonstration lab at its manufacturing facility in Montr\u00e9al where customers can observe the MDA Aurora technology, including the formation and steering of beams through thermal imaging. The lab features a DRA prototype that will ultimately be connected to an onboard processor (OBP) prototype to demonstrate the full communication chain between a gateway ground station and a user terminal. <\/p>\n
\u201cWith MDA Aurora, we\u2019re providing a highly flexible and adaptable solution that can be tailored to meet each customer\u2019s specific requirements,\u201d said Luigi Pozzebon, vice-president of Satellite Systems at MDA Space. \u201cThe successful demonstration of our Ka-band DRA technology is a critical step towards delivering those advanced capabilities that will help customers compete in the rapidly evolving satellite communications market.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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