Fiber Optics for Tactical Communications,

Abstract

This technical report describes the FY 77 MITRE/ESD Fiber Optics Technology Applications Program. The objective of this program was to define and demonstrate high-payoff applications of fiber optic technology to Air Force ground-based tactical C3 systems. During this program a fiber optic link for replacing 26-pair metallic cabling, currently used for 407L shelter interconnection and radio remoting, was designed and developed. This link was successfully demonstrated to Air Force users at the Bold Eagle 78 exercise in October 1977. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070274

Entities

People

  • B. D. Metcalf
  • C. W. Kleekamp

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air National Guard
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Fiber Optics
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Optical Detectors
  • Optical Fibers
  • Tactical Communications
  • Test Equipment
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control