Optical Communication in Space A Challenge to Microwave Links
Affiliation
Applied Data Systems DivisionInstitute for Communication Technologies
Issue Date
1990-11Metadata
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Proceedings 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.Abstract
Laser communications offer a viable alternative to microwave communications for intersatellite and interplanetary links. Main characteristics are higher data rates, small size antenna telescopes with narrow beamwidths, but the drawback of the necessity for complex pointing, acquisition and tracking systems. After a review of some important technology aspects and modulation / detection schemes the optospecific link parameters axe discussed. An experimental coherent optical system set-up at DLR is described.Sponsors
International Foundation for TelemeteringISSN
0884-51230074-9079