Key Issues in Modulating Retroreflector Technology
Abstract
The long term goal of this effort is to develop an optical modulating retroreflector which can support data rates of a Mbps and higher. Inherent to this goal is the ability of the device to exploit the high bandwidth inherent in optical wavelengths, be covert, jam resistant, and alleviate the rf frequency allocation problem. The device would eliminate the need to fly a telescope for onboard acquisition and tracking characteristic of a one-way laser and therefore significantly reduces payload mass, size, and complexity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA569980
Entities
People
- G. Charmaine Gilbreath
- William S. Rabinovich
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory