Using fiber optics to simplify free-space lasercom systems

Eric A. Swanson; Roy Sidney Bondurant

doi:10.1117/12.18175

1 July 1990 Using fiber optics to simplify free-space lasercom systems

Eric A. Swanson, Roy Sidney Bondurant

Proceedings Volume 1218, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies II; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18175
Event: OE/LASE '90, 1990, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The use of single mode fiber optics to simplify the design of space-based optical communication systems is explored. Design considerations concerning the issues of acquisition, pointing, tracking, communication performance, efficient source-to-fiber coupling, isolation, and transmitter power limitations are presented. Preliminary experimental results of a breadboard fiber-based coherent optical communication system are also presented.

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Eric A. Swanson and Roy Sidney Bondurant "Using fiber optics to simplify free-space lasercom systems", Proc. SPIE 1218, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies II, (1 July 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18175

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