Optical Communications in Space

Monte Ross

doi:10.1117/12.7971735

1 October 1974 Optical Communications in Space

Monte Ross

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 13, Issue 5, 135374 (October 1974). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7971735

Abstract

A short history of laser communication developments devoted to space communications is presented, followed by a description of present high data rate (up to 1 Gbps) systems under development, and discussion of the most promising space laser commuication techniques. Critical. components such as the laser, modulator, detector, high speed electronics, and acquisition and tracking system will be discussed.

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Monte Ross "Optical Communications in Space," Optical Engineering 13(5), 135374 (1 October 1974). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7971735

Published: 1 October 1974

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