Optical Data Link

Abstract

A system for optical communication through a structure includes a light pipe extending from one side of the structure to another. A sensor in communication with one side of the structure is capable of producing a sensor signal responsive to an environmental condition. Transmitter electronics are joined to the sensor for producing an electrical signal. A light source is joined to the transmitter electronics and to the light pipe to provide an optical signal. An optical detector receives the optical signal from the light pipe on the other side of the structure. Receiver electronics are joined to the optical detector and provide an output signal.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 25, 2013
Accession Number
ADA601796

Entities

People

  • George M. Duarte

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Signals
  • Analog Signals
  • Assembly
  • Data Links
  • Detectors
  • Electronics
  • Environment
  • Fiber Optics
  • Launch Tubes
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Optical Communications
  • Optical Detectors
  • Optical Glass
  • Torpedo Tubes
  • Undersea Warfare
  • Walls

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems