Why Photonic Systems for Space?

Abstract

Future space-based platforms can and will benefit from the implementation of photonics in both analog and digital subsystems. This paper discusses the potential applications and advantages of photonics to space-based platforms. These applications include radiofrequency distribution links, true time delay, local oscillator generation, photonically implemented signal processing, and high speed analog-to-digital signal conversion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA454253

Entities

People

  • George A. Brost
  • James E. Nichter
  • James R. Hunter
  • Michael J. Hayduk
  • Norman P. Bernstein
  • Paul L. Repak
  • Paul M. Payson

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Bandwidth
  • Beam Forming
  • Beam Steering
  • Converters
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Frequency
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Photonics
  • Platforms
  • Radar
  • Repetition Rate
  • Signal Processing
  • Space Based
  • Space Environments

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites