THE UTILIZATION OF X-RADIATION AS A COMMUNICATIONS MEDIUM IN OUTER SPACE

Abstract

An attempt is made to set forth certain conditions for the optimum utilization of x-radiation as a means of communication in outer space. The broad areas of consideration include: (1) the question of proper selection of x-ray energy in relation to the expected background radiation in outer space, (2) means of generation of the x-radiation, (3) means for its detection, and (4) the conditions for modulation and demodulation which would permit the most rapid and reliable transmission of information. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 23, 1961
Accession Number
AD0264907

Entities

People

  • Joris Brinkerhoff
  • Paul Fredrickson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Background Radiation
  • Demodulation
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Detection
  • Modulation
  • Outer Space
  • Radiation
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Space