Laser-Beam Propagation For Interplanetary High Data Rate Communication Links

Ramani Seshamani; Y. K. Jain

doi:10.1117/12.951314

31 May 1989 Laser-Beam Propagation For Interplanetary High Data Rate Communication Links

Ramani Seshamani, Y. K. Jain

Proceedings Volume 1045, Modeling and Simulation of Laser Systems; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951314
Event: OE/LASE '89, 1989, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

An interplanetary mission to the outermost planets would require laser-beam communications. This can be carried out using a Nd:YAG diode-pumped laser on the spacecraft and high data rates can be achieved. The gaussian beam propagation characteristics of the laser are used to derive the receiver specifications using avalanche photodiode detection. M-ary Pulse Position Modulation is assumed for deriving the power efficiency since this gives the highest power efficiency.

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Ramani Seshamani and Y. K. Jain "Laser-Beam Propagation For Interplanetary High Data Rate Communication Links", Proc. SPIE 1045, Modeling and Simulation of Laser Systems, (31 May 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951314

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