Optical SATCOM.
Abstract
This report covers work accomplished during the fourth reporting period of the program. The underwater propagation experiment has been fielded at Santa Catalina Island, California. A complete system check of the components which will be used for the coherent CO2 laser propagation experiment, which is scheduled to be fielded in Hawaii this September, has been accomplished. The objectives of the optical SATCOM atmospheric-propagation test plan are: Determine, qualitatively, whether optical heterodyne communication at 10.6 micrometers (CO2 laser wavelength) is feasible under marine weather conditions, specifically when transmission is through clouds; and, Develop, quantitatively, data needed to validate theoretical models of such propagation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA013196
Entities
People
- E. L. Dix
- R. G. Driscoll
Organizations
- Naval Information Warfare Systems Command