Title :
Interplanetary deep space optical communications systems and techniques
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses multi-Gbps communication systems for deep-space links. Specific choices from the described options are considered for a Mars to Earth lasercom demonstration.
Keywords :
laser beam applications; optical communication equipment; optical links; space communication links; Mars-to-Earth lasercom demonstration; deep-space links; interplanetary deep space optical communications; multiGbps communication systems; Apertures; Earth; Extraterrestrial measurements; Mars; Optical receivers; Optical scattering; Optical transmitters; Power engineering and energy; Power lasers; Sun;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2003. LEOS 2003. The 16th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7888-1
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2003.1251612
