Optical networks for earth-space communications and their performance

Kamran S. Shaik; Dennis Wonica; Michael D. Wilhelm

doi:10.1117/12.184644

16 August 1994 Optical networks for earth-space communications and their performance

Kamran S. Shaik, Dennis Wonica, Michael D. Wilhelm

Proceedings Volume 2123, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies VI; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184644
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

This article describes optical subnets of ground based receiving stations for earth-space optical communications. The optical subnet concepts presented here provide full line-of-sight coverage of the ecliptic, 24 hours a day, with high weather availability. The technical characteristics of the optical station and the user terminal are presented as well as the effects of cloud cover, transmittance through the atmosphere, and impact of background noise for day or night time operation upon the communication link. In addition, candidate geographic sites are identified, and a link design for a hypothetical Pluto mission in 2015 is included.

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Kamran S. Shaik, Dennis Wonica, and Michael D. Wilhelm "Optical networks for earth-space communications and their performance", Proc. SPIE 2123, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies VI, (16 August 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184644

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