Space Optical Network Tech
Abstract
This project develops the technology base for the next generation of ultra-wide bandwidth, multi-channeled, air- and space-based communications networks on and between platforms. As the application of laser-based, point-to-point communications between satellites emerges, air- and space-based optical networks, whose communications capacities are thousands of times greater than current communications satellites, become a realistic possibility. This project will assess and adapt the emerging communication and information technologies for applications in air and space. This project will explore technologies for implementing photonic chip scale optical Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) transceivers and prototype networks, built to demonstrate the benefits associated with the advanced fiber optic, wireless, platform, and satellite networks that can be built from them. This project will develop and demonstrate technology to integrate current Radio Frequency (RF) with high data rate optical laser communications, along with network management techniques, tools, and software to support them. These technologies have potential applications in specific military systems including reliable, high bandwidth, jam-resistant communications at the theater level, and multiplexing of multiple DoD users onto a common networking infrastructure for reduced manning and logistics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 6266SP_0602702F_2_3600_PB_2011
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