Title :
The development of a wideband microwave optical link for use in hostile airborne environments
Author :
Phin, Katya ; Robinson, Ashley ; Holden, Richard
Author_Institution :
Micreo Ltd., Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Abstract :
Improvements in optical component specifications have moved broadband airborne optical link technology into an early adoption phase. This paper will describe the design of an airborne optical link and present challenges observed over the design cycle.
Keywords :
microwave photonics; optical links; broadband airborne optical link technology; hostile airborne environments; optical component specifications; wideband microwave optical link; Gain; Noise figure; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Radio frequency; Receivers; Airborne; Broadband; Optical Link; Radar;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2011 International Topical Meeting on & Microwave Photonics Conference, 2011 Asia-Pacific, MWP/APMP
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-716-0
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2011.6088705
