Laser Communications Acquisition & Tracking Flight Tests
Affiliation
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics CompanyIssue Date
1980-10Metadata
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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
A 1 Gbps laser communications system has been installed in a C-135 aircraft, and acquisition and tracking tests have been successfully completed with a ground station at the White Sands Missile Range. A description of the test site, the installation of the equipment in the aircraft, and the ground test equipment will be discussed. The laser communications system acquisition and tracking will be explained, and system test data presented.Sponsors
International Foundation for TelemeteringISSN
0884-51230074-9079