Optical Communications in Space
Abstract
A short history of laser communication developments devoted to space communications is presented, followed by a description of present high data rate (up to 1 Gbps) systems under development, and discussion of the most promising space laser commuication techniques. Critical. components such as the laser, modulator, detector, high speed electronics, and acquisition and tracking system will be discussed.
- Publication:
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Optical Engineering
- Pub Date:
- October 1974
- DOI:
- 10.1117/12.7971735
- Bibcode:
- 1974OptEn..13..374R
- Keywords:
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- Carbon Dioxide Lasers;
- Data Links;
- Optical Communication;
- Space Communication;
- Technology Assessment;
- Yag Lasers;
- Circuit Diagrams;
- Helium-Neon Lasers;
- Instrument Errors;
- Optical Heterodyning;
- Pulse Duration;
- Target Acquisition;
- Waveforms;
- Communications and Radar