Gilat Satellite Networks announced a collaborative project with Telesat for development of broadband communication technology using low earth orbit (LEO) satellites.The Canada-Israel Industrial Research and Development Foundation will fund the project to facilitate faster and more secure data transmission over satellite. The joint Canada-Israel innovation project will combine Telesat's and Gilat's engineering capabilities to do live testing, using Gilat modem technology over the Telesat Phase-1 LEO satellite launched earlier this year.
The adaptation of Gilat's modem technology to support advanced LEO constellations, such as the system Telesat is developing, will highlight the benefits that a high-quality satellite broadband experience can deliver to billions of potential users worldwide who live beyond the reach of fibre networks, the company said. Dave Wendling, Telesat's Chief Technical Officer said the project will allow them to demonstrate the high performance and low latency advantages of Telesat's LEO constellation to aeronautical, maritime and enterprise customers.