Isotropic Systems Partners with QinetiQ to Develop
Optical Apertures for Next-Generation Terminals in
Multiple Satellite Frequencies
Isotropic Systems announced a long-term
strategic cooperation agreement with QinetiQ to
further develop its range of optical beam
forming devices for Isotropic Systems’
disruptive antenna technology. The agreement
with QinetiQ, a multinational defense
organization and a leader in the formulation and
fabrication of high-performance materials,
represents the maturation of a partnership in
place for the last two years. Having
successfully retired all known scientific risk,
the companies intend to further optimize and
tailor the device designs to meet a range of
commercial, defense, 5G, satellite payload and
consumer satellite broadband applications.
Isotropic Systems’ transformational technology will
enable the first low-cost, fully electronic tracking
terminal that can deliver satellite broadband to
markets previously unable to afford HTS
connectivity. Together, Isotopic Systems and QinetiQ
conducted an extensive material selection process
for the beam forming technology in order to achieve
a low cost and highly productive manufacturing
approach suitable for mass-markets such as consumer
broadband and advanced enterprise services such as
aero connectivity.
The advanced beam forming design allows
Isotropic Systems to create advanced solutions that
can achieve high satellite gain to support various
frequencies for a range of applications,
particularly those in challenging or mobility
environments. In this next phase, Isotropic Systems
and QinetiQ plan to mutually invest in further
designs applicable to the entire space ecosystem.
“Our agreement with QinetiQ will enable us to
dramatically alter satellite communications by
enhancing the technology on the ground and providing
adaptability to suit various user platforms,” said
John Finney, founder and CEO of Isotropic Systems.
“More importantly, our efforts will help usher in
the satellite industry as a core segment of the
broadband telecommunications sector. The QinetiQ
capabilities in terms of next-generation material
science are the core of our high throughput
terminals that will deliver a scalable technology at
a fraction of the cost of existing ground systems.”
Mike Sewart, Director of Research, Experimentation
and Innovation, QinetiQ, said: “QinetiQ is focused
on building disruptive business solutions for its
clients and partners and our engagement with ISL is
a perfect example of where we are collaborating to
deliver world class new services into the satellite
and space industry. We bring to this partnership a
wealth of materials science capability, space
science knowledge, including expertise in ultra-high
frequency transceivers, secure global navigation
satellite system receivers, and high-reliability
onboard computers for autonomous satellites. We look
forward to further developing the solution with ISL
and will hopefully work on other disruptive services
together in the future.”
