Research and Development
Recognizing the need to evaluate and test emerging technologies and applications, Telesat has made a significant investment to its R&D lab. The facility is a 4,000 square-foot area dedicated to satellite-based broadband trials and demonstrations. The R&D lab hosts active computing platforms that are networked over satelite and linked by a common theme of connecting Canada and Canadians. On-going trials are managed from a hub area and a network control centre within the lab. The lab is designed to provide both a development environment and an educational and demonstration area.
Most of the projects supported by the lab are partnerships with industry and research organizations, building a strong foundation for long term cooperation. These include ESA, CSA, Industry Canada, CRC, TETRA and CANARIE. The R&D lab hosts many concurrent aplications that are continually updated based on demand and changing priorities.