A leader in the provision of sophisticated communication systems for the satellite industry for over 50 years.
Calian, Advanced Technologies is an established full-service satellite communications technology development company, and we’ve supplied the satellite industry with sophisticated ground systems, services and products for more than 50 years. We help the satcom industry communicate and stay connected by providing innovative products and solutions that deliver high performance and reliability in a world that’s always changing.
Antennas and RF Systems
Calian designs and integrates complex RF systems for satellite communications, deep space communications and radio astronomy.
Solutions include antennas, baseband, control, tracking, measurement and telemetry systems for space communications from L-band to V-band.
Our scope starts with requirements definition and extends to long-term maintenance and support after installation.
Calian Advanced Technologies in-orbit test (IOT) systems provide the full set of tools you need to effectively test satellite payloads immediately after launch and during routine operation of the satellite.
Calian offers a standard IOT solution, with the ability to customize the system for any unique satellite payload features.
For more than 20 years, Calian has been providing satellite operators with innovative solutions to improve the operating efficiency of their global communications networks. Whether it be monitor and control systems to improve uptime, resource management systems to improve capacity, or gateway systems to provide the communications, Calian has the solutions you need for your ground segment.
Calian has a long history of working with its customers to enable them to make the most of their investments in infrastructure and equipment on an ongoing basis. Whether you’re looking for a site, launching a satellite or launching a new service, we have solutions for you.
Our satellite communication products meet the diverse needs of the satellite communications markets. Our products have been deployed around the world in DTH satellite broadcast, satellite newsgathering applications and as general satcom solutions.
Peter is the Vice-President responsible for satellite communication products at Calian. Peter has more than 25 years of experience with the company and his career has focused on the development of both hardware and software products, particularly in the satellite test, measurement and monitoring areas. Peter’s team is focused on delivering innovative, high-performance products to customers. He is a Professional Engineer and has an M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Peter is the Vice-President responsible for satellite communication products at Calian. Peter has more than 25 years of experience with the company and his career has focused on the development of both hardware and software products, particularly in the satellite test, measurement and monitoring areas. Peter’s team is focused on delivering innovative, high-performance products to customers. He is a Professional Engineer and has an M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Darren Schlageter
Satellite
Darren has over 25 years of experience in various positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, project, and management roles with Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED). He is responsible for identifying new opportunities, building customer relations and ensuring good project execution and meeting critical schedules. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Darren has over 25 years of experience in various positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, project, and management roles with Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED). He is responsible for identifying new opportunities, building customer relations and ensuring good project execution and meeting critical schedules. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Dan Baril
Satellite
Dan Baril has more than 30 years of technical and management experience in the satellite industry. As the Senior Vice-President of Space at Calian, Advanced Technologies, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the Calian space market, leading the space ground solutions divisions in achieving their objectives in business development, execution excellence and customer satisfaction. Dan holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan.
Dan Baril has more than 30 years of technical and management experience in the satellite industry. As the Senior Vice-President of Space at Calian, Advanced Technologies, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the Calian space market, leading the space ground solutions divisions in achieving their objectives in business development, execution excellence and customer satisfaction. Dan holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan.
Rob Vance
Satellite
Rob has over 25 years of experience in several RF communication markets, including roles in engineering, product management, project management, marketing and sales. He is responsible for business development, product management, marketing and sales of the Calian, Advanced Technologies Carbon Fibre Antenna product line. Rob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology from California State University, Long Beach.
Rob has over 25 years of experience in several RF communication markets, including roles in engineering, product management, project management, marketing and sales. He is responsible for business development, product management, marketing and sales of the Calian, Advanced Technologies Carbon Fibre Antenna product line. Rob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology from California State University, Long Beach.
Russ Palmer
Satcom
Russ Palmer is the Vice-President of the Software Defined Solutions division, which is responsible for delivering innovative software systems for today’s satellite operators and service providers. Utilizing agile processes and flexible collaboration, Russ and his team work together with customers to design and deliver leading-edge software solutions that provide competitive advantages. Russ has a background in software development, and he has 25 years of experience in the satellite industry.
Russ Palmer is the Vice-President of the Software Defined Solutions division, which is responsible for delivering innovative software systems for today’s satellite operators and service providers. Utilizing agile processes and flexible collaboration, Russ and his team work together with customers to design and deliver leading-edge software solutions that provide competitive advantages. Russ has a background in software development, and he has 25 years of experience in the satellite industry.
Denis Sirois
Satellite
Denis Sirois has worked for several organizations, in Canada, the US, and Europe over the last 30 years. His role is to develop Calian’s business in providing ground segment infrastructure in the commercial satellite sector, along with a particular focus on Deep Space, Earth Observation, and Scientific markets. He also provides management support for Calian’ LEO Satellite Operations team embedded at the Canadian Space Agency. Denis has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary.
Denis Sirois has worked for several organizations, in Canada, the US, and Europe over the last 30 years. His role is to develop Calian’s business in providing ground segment infrastructure in the commercial satellite sector, along with a particular focus on Deep Space, Earth Observation, and Scientific markets. He also provides management support for Calian’ LEO Satellite Operations team embedded at the Canadian Space Agency. Denis has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary.
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