1000-Mbits/s Intersatellite Laser Communication System Technology

Author

Barry, J.D. ; Darien, A. ; Dawkins, B.T. ; Freedman, P. ; Heitman, J.M. ; Kennedy, C.J. ; Lyon, J.K. ; Mattassov, G. ; Matulka, D.D. ; Whited, C.E. ; Zack, D.M.

Author_Institution

SAMSO/SKX, Worldway Postal Center, Los Angeles, CA

Volume

24

Issue

4

fYear

1976

fDate

4/1/1976 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

470

Lastpage

478

Abstract

The technology advances made in the development of an engineering feasibility model of a Nd:YAG laser communication system for space test are discussed and details of evaulations presented. The model includes the baseplate, optomechanical structure, 19-cm (7.5-in) diameter telescope and prototype space qualifiable components. The main technological achievements are in the areas of laser and its operation, the modulator and the digital format, and the integration of the various optical components into one optomechanical structure. These as well as other technology advances will be discussed and the system performance capabilities indicated.

Keywords

Digital communications; Neodymium:YAG lasers; Optical radio communication; Satellite communications; Communications technology; Design engineering; Digital modulation; Laser modes; Optical devices; Prototypes; Space technology; System performance; System testing; Telescopes;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Communications, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0090-6778

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TCOM.1976.1093313

Filename

1093313