ACQUISITION AND TRACKING LASER COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

Abstract

The goal of this program is the development and production of a two-station duplex laser communication system with automatic acquisition and tracking of each station by the other. The optical modulators and wideband drivers have been constructed and tested. The beamsteering mirror device and its associated servo amplifiers have been completed and tested. Search, track, and lock-on function of the system have been tested over an 800-foot range.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0820754

Entities

People

  • Gerald H. Ratcliffe
  • William J. Rattman

Organizations

  • Sylvania Electric Products

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Amplifiers
  • Automatic
  • Beam Steering
  • Communication Systems
  • Laser Communications
  • Modulators
  • Optical Modulators
  • Production

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy