Title :
Optical communications in space
Author :
Karafolas, Nikos ; Sodnik, Zoran ; Armengol, Josep Maria Perdigues ; Mckenzie, Lain
Author_Institution :
Eur. Space Agency, Noordwijk
Abstract :
The first spacecraft using optical communications for intra- and inter-satellite applications are in orbit. The paper presents the status of the European effort in optical communications is space and outlines the main challenges in qualifying this technology for space use.
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; optical links; satellite links; inter-satellite applications; intra-satellite applications; optical communications; Adaptive optics; Artificial satellites; Frequency; Low earth orbit satellites; Optical fiber communication; Optical losses; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Network Design and Modeling, 2009. ONDM 2009. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Braunschweig
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4187-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-901882-34-0
