Title :
Communication system for space
Author_Institution :
Space Laser Communications, Space and Missile Systems Organization (SAMSO/SKX), P.O. Box 92960, Worldway Postal Center, Los Angeles, CA 90009
Abstract :
Technology is available for satellite-to-satellite communication via visible-light laser; satellite-to-ground transmission will be tested in the early 1980. A solar-radiation-powered Nd:YAG laser operating at 532 nm and generating 400 mW will transmit 109 bits of data (≈ Encyclopaedia Britannica) per second.
Keywords :
Power lasers; Radio frequency; Receiving antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Satellites;
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPC.1977.6591950
