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System analysis of optical interorbit communications

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Abstract

In view of the European Data Relay Satellite, a system based upon GaA1As laser diodes transmitters and direct detection receivers has been proposed. This paper addresses the problem of link-budget optimization and focuses on its interrelation with acquisition, pointing and tracking performances. Possible means for supporting variable communications requirements are proposed; the main characteristics of possible USER-terminal ‘standards’ are briefly outlined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)164-171
Number of pages8
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume810
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Sept 1987
Externally publishedYes

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