Applicability of Laser Techniques
Abstract
The study examines in detail those portions of laser systems that could bear on their use in support of Air Force communication requirements. To properly evaluate their potential application for a number of communication applications, a considerable amount of detail has been included concerning the various components of laser communication links. In many potential applications, lasers are attractive but they require additional development and somewhat complicated component design to counteract difficulties in transmission, encountered because of the frequency range of laser action. Laser techniques must compete with other existing and proposed communication techniques, which in may Air Force applications will perform as well. The tradeoffs in these cases must be evaluated and decisions as to utility made on the basis of economic and relative performance considerations. There are, however, areas in which laser techniques seem to offer significant advantages over other techniques.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0486861