Feasibility study for an AFGL fiber optic data link at WSMR sounding rocket launch area
Abstract
A study was performed to determine the feasibility of installing a fiber optic data link at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) to enhance support of sounding rocket launches for the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory. Fiber optic cable and associated hardware were purchased and tested with sample video and telemetry signals. Cost estimates were prepared for the installation of a six-fiber optical cable along various routes between three buildings in the WSMR Sounding Rocket Launch Area. Advantages of the various alternatives are described in sufficient detail so that the most cost-effective alternative can be selected in terms of available funds and mission requirements. The estimated costs for the installation of either a simplex or duplex microwave data link are also provided for comparison with the cost of installing fiber optic links.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- October 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIN...8523894S
- Keywords:
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- Cost Estimates;
- Data Links;
- Fiber Optics;
- Communication Cables;
- Cost Effectiveness;
- Feasibility Analysis;
- Launching Sites;
- Microwave Equipment;
- Military Air Facilities;
- Missile Ranges;
- Optical Data Processing;
- Requirements;
- Rocket Launching;
- Sounding Rockets;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles