Model reference control of a laser beam steering system for laser communication applications

Mounir Bouzoubaa; Vladimir V. Nikulin; Victor A. Skormin; Timothy E. Busch

doi:10.1117/12.430773

20 June 2001 Model reference control of a laser beam steering system for laser communication applications

Mounir Bouzoubaa, Vladimir V. Nikulin, Victor A. Skormin, Timothy E. Busch

Proceedings Volume 4272, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies XIII; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.430773
Event: Photonics West 2001 - LASE, 2001, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

High data rates of laser communication systems must be complemented by high tracking bandwidth of acousto-optic beam steering technology utilizing Bragg cells. This research investigates applications of advanced control techniques to enhance characteristics of a laser beam steering system containing a Bragg cell - quadrant detector combination. Laboratory characterization of both devices resulting in detailed mathematical description and simulation models is presented. An adaptive model reference controller is designed and validated by computer simulation.

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Mounir Bouzoubaa, Vladimir V. Nikulin, Victor A. Skormin, and Timothy E. Busch "Model reference control of a laser beam steering system for laser communication applications", Proc. SPIE 4272, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies XIII, (20 June 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.430773

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