Free-Space Optical Communication Atmospheric Link (FOCAL) for Multi-Aperture Sparse Imager Video System (MASIVS)

Abstract

Building on this successful flight demonstration in Sep-Oct 2009, the Free-Space Optical Communication Atmospheric Link (FOCAL) will make improvements necessary for deployment, namely increased bandwidth to 10 Gbps and reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP). The initial flight demonstration is at Empire Challenge 2010 where FOCAL will integrate with the MASIVS. Further FOCAL development is planned for FY 2011 with development of a prototype suitable for deployment.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
e5229bed6cc54b7b7c7fffa3f5c4605a

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects

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