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Earth observation systems

State-of-the-art ground station solutions

Calian’s Earth observation solution addresses today’s high-performance data reception and TT&C needs, bundling industry-leading COTS hardware and software with new station management functions.

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Key Features

  • Automated (un-manned) remote site operation
  • Complete turn-key systems integration RF, baseband, TT&C, payload data processing
  • Site selection and construction, buildings, roads, backup power generation
  • Network design, construction and commissioning
  • Multi-satellite, multi-mission
  • Tri-band (S/X/Ka) packaged solution  
  • Full-motion, three-axis antenna
  • Optional receive-only or S-band TT&C-only versions 
  • Supports advanced bandwidth efficient modulation techniques
  • Antenna apertures selected to suit your application 
  • Local/remote monitor and control
  • Automated test capabilities
  • Virtualization-ready when combined with our transporter product featuring RF over IP technology 

Learn more about our innovative ground station solution and technologies

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Autonomous “lights out” operation

Calian’s turnkey ground station design incorporates powerful new features to our proven Mon-A-Co Monitor and Control System. 

  • A system scheduler allows the station to be tasked via input data for seamless multi-mission and multi-satellite pass support. 
  • The data-driven approach allows selectable automated pre-/post- pass activities for truly unmanned operations, thereby minimizing operating costs.
  • The integrated RF to baseband reception chain is modular, providing low-cost flexibility in selecting the redundancy, diagnostic and test features that are right for your application. 
  • The system is already designed to accommodate S-band TT&C, simply by selecting this option.
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Natural Resources Canada project

Calian implemented Earth observation Infrastructure for the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) delivering 13m S/X and now 7.3m S/X/Ka antennas, including civil works in the Arctic, Western Canada and Eastern Canada. 
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Earth station solutionsPDF

Engineered solutions for today’s advanced communications systems

Calian provides full turnkey services to meet all your antenna and RF system needs. 

Explore Calian's gateway Earth stations

Calian provides turnkey solutions for gateway Earth stations.

Satellite communications antennas

Key features: 

  • Turn-key solution
  • Requirements, design and manufacture
  • Site installation
  • Test and commissioning.
  • Long-term customer support
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 Key features: 

  • Features hands-off operation for remote sites
  • Provides comprehensive system integration, including RF, baseband and data processing
  • Offers complete site development from selection to construction, including infrastructure like buildings and backup power
  • Delivers complete network lifecycle services from design to commissioning
TT&C systems

 Key features: 

  • Our systems expertly manage and range GEO, MEO, LEO and deep-space probes, ensuring full telemetric functionality and processing
  • Solutions that mesh with existing control and monitoring systems for efficient operations
  • Continual performance assessments, including in-orbit testing (IOT)

Reach out to our experts to find out how our Earth observation solutions can benefit your projects.

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Explore Calian’s advanced technology solutions on LinkedIn. Stay up to date on advancements in space and communications technologies and connect with a community passionate about moving the world forward.

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Their expertise enriches our solutions, and hiring military spouses is our heartfelt way of giving back to the defence community. We’re committed to being there for you, in and out of uniform.

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We are woven into our community’s fabric, our support extending to renowned organizations and causes. We’re not just about business; we are about building a supportive and resilient community together.

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With a published Indigenous engagement policy, Calian sets out the framework and guidelines for all Calian business activities while being wholly committed to meeting—even exceeding—the five per cent Indigenous participation requirement on all Federal contracts.

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