Beamforming

A spin-off project from our Avionics team. Beamforming is aiming to integrate with NGAP in the 2027 Launch Canada Challenge. This project utilizes many antennas that are phase-shifted from each other to concrete power towards an intended target in 3D space, essentially tracking our rocket.

Beamforming is structured in a 4-stage plan:

• Phase 1 (Summer 2025 – Winter 2025)
  • Grasp and master fundamentals of beamforming/RF signal formation with COTS Radio SDR learning devices hands-on.
• Phase 2 (Fall 2025 – Winter 2026)
  • Develop and validate two RF chain prototypes to verify the architecture’s functionality and effectiveness.
• Phase 3 (Winter 2026 – Fall 2026)
  • Develop and validate a smaller version of the board that will encompass the final antenna array, demonstrating prototype’s ability to scale into a final product.
• Phase 4 (Fall 2026 – Summer 2027)
  • Develop final antenna array and custom radio module to be shown at LC27.