1000 Megabits per Second Intersatellite Laser Communications System Technology,

Abstract

The technology advances made in the development of an engineering feasibility prototype space qualifiable model of a Nd:YAG laser communication system for space test are discussed. The model includes the baseplate, opto-mechanical structure, 19cm (7.5 inch) diameter telescope and prototype space qualifiable components. The main technological achievements are in the areas of the laser and its operation, the modulator and the digital modulation format, and the integration of the various optical components into one opto-mechanical structure. These as well as other technology advances will be discussed, the system performance capabilities will be indicated, and a mock up will be available for viewing. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA039589

Entities

People

  • A. Darien
  • B. T. Dawkins
  • J. D. Barry
  • J. M. Heitman
  • P. Freedman

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Carbon Dioxide Lasers
  • Communication Systems
  • Data Rate
  • Detectors
  • Earth Orbits
  • Engineering
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Communications
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Modulators
  • Optical Communications
  • Optics
  • Telescopes
  • Time

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Software Engineering
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects