Space Qualification for an Intersatellite Laser Communications System

Abstract

The development of an optical system for space applications requires that careful attention be given to hardware design and testing. A procedure for developing and qualifying a laser intersatellite communications package is presented, along with the derivation of specific levels used in the successful testing of its transmitter assembly. This general approach may also be useful for the development of other high-reliability optical systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 1993
Accession Number
ADA265145

Entities

People

  • Allen D. Pillsbury
  • Don M. Boroson
  • Johnny A. Taylor

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptance Tests
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Assembly
  • Control Systems
  • Fabrication
  • Frequency
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Random Vibration
  • Solar Panels
  • Space Environments
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Transmitters
  • Vibration
  • Wavefronts

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space