Title :
High bandwidth optical intersatellite link technologies
Author :
Shimer, Steven ; Gray, Raymond
Author_Institution :
Ball Aerosp. & Technol. Corp., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the major technologies and design trades associated with the design and development of optical intersatellite links for global satellite networks. This paper also presents the current status of OISL development efforts
Keywords :
laser beam applications; optical communication equipment; optical links; satellite links; OISL development; global satellite networks; high bandwidth intersatellite links; optical intersatellite link technologies; Bandwidth; Low earth orbit satellites; Mirrors; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Optical waveguides; Radio frequency; Single event upset; Space technology; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 1999. MWP '99. International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, Vic.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5558-X
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.1999.819661
