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dc.contributor.authorKraemer, Arthur R.
dc.contributor.authorJones, Robert W.
dc.date.accessioned2016-05-18T23:02:47Z
dc.date.available2016-05-18T23:02:47Z
dc.date.issued1978-11
dc.identifier.issn0884-5123
dc.identifier.issn0074-9079
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10150/609807
dc.descriptionInternational Telemetering Conference Proceedings / November 14-16, 1978 / Hyatt House Hotel, Los Angeles, Californiaen_US
dc.description.abstractOptical communication systems have the capability to transmit very high data rates (1-Gbps) over long distances. One primary reason is the narrow beamwidths achievable with optical antennas having diameters of less than 30 cm. This paper discusses how the Gaussian beam patterns of the laser sources are modified as they are transmitted through physically realizable optical antennas. Measurements taken on an optical antenna developed for spaceborne operation are presented and compared with theoretical predictions. Optical receiver antennas are also discussed stressing the differences between direct and heterodyne detection. Finally, consideration is given to the privacy and jamming resistance of optical communication systems using these small optical antennas.
dc.description.sponsorshipInternational Foundation for Telemeteringen
dc.language.isoen_USen
dc.publisherInternational Foundation for Telemeteringen
dc.relation.urlhttp://www.telemetry.org/en
dc.rightsCopyright © International Foundation for Telemeteringen
dc.titleOptical Antennasen_US
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dc.typeProceedingsen
dc.contributor.departmentGTE Sylvania Incorporateden
dc.identifier.journalInternational Telemetering Conference Proceedingsen
dc.description.collectioninformationProceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection.en
refterms.dateFOA2018-06-12T07:36:32Z
html.description.abstractOptical communication systems have the capability to transmit very high data rates (1-Gbps) over long distances. One primary reason is the narrow beamwidths achievable with optical antennas having diameters of less than 30 cm. This paper discusses how the Gaussian beam patterns of the laser sources are modified as they are transmitted through physically realizable optical antennas. Measurements taken on an optical antenna developed for spaceborne operation are presented and compared with theoretical predictions. Optical receiver antennas are also discussed stressing the differences between direct and heterodyne detection. Finally, consideration is given to the privacy and jamming resistance of optical communication systems using these small optical antennas.


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