Extended Line-of-Sight Optical Communications Study

Abstract

The objective of this study was to carry out a tradeoff analysis among systems parameters for two types of extended line-of-sight optical communication links: optical forward scatter from the atmosphere and remotely piloted vehicle relay links. The general application of such links is the control of dispersed Naval task force units. An analytical model was developed for the optical scatter link and was found to be in reasonable agreement with limited field data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 04, 1976
Accession Number
ADA034755

Entities

People

  • G. C. Mooradian
  • P. H. Levine
  • V. J. Adrian
  • W. R. Stone

Organizations

  • Navy Electronics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Geometry
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Optical Communications
  • Optics
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Repetition Rate
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.