Optical Cable Communications Study.
Abstract
This study Final Report provides a general treatment of the design methodology for applying fiber optics technology to Air Force communications applications. The study was involved with the classification of the Air Force communications requirements which are suitable for optics implementation as well as the assessment of the rationale for applying fiber optics communications channels in contrast to the application of conventional cable alternatives. In parallel with this task, this study also involves the development of the analytical expressions for predicting system performance in terms of the design parameters associated with each of the constituent elements of a fiber optics link. Major elements being considered as part of this parameter translation and design methodology task include the application of coherent and noncoherent optical sources, acousto-optic and electro-optic modulators, step index graded index fibers, and PIN/Avalanche detectors. Communication alternatives considered include party line multiterminal and point-to-point communications involving both analog and digital baseband modulation as well as subcarrier intensity modulation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA016846
Entities
People
- F. R. Mcdevitt
- I. B. Slayton
Organizations
- Harris Corporation