Technologies and techniques for lasercom terminal size, weight, and cost reduction

Robert T. Carlson

doi:10.1117/12.18174

1 July 1990 Technologies and techniques for lasercom terminal size, weight, and cost reduction

Robert T. Carlson

Proceedings Volume 1218, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies II; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18174
Event: OE/LASE '90, 1990, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The generic system level requirements for lasercom satellite crosslinks are considered. The system and subsystem design approaches and technologies that can be pursued to achieve a lasercom terminal with minimum size, weight, and cost are examined. A preliminary lasercom terminal design is described which represents a major reduction in size and weight, resulting from a minimum cost design philosophy.

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Robert T. Carlson "Technologies and techniques for lasercom terminal size, weight, and cost reduction", Proc. SPIE 1218, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies II, (1 July 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18174

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