System Considerations For An Optical Intersatellite/Interorbit Link Based On ND:YAG-Laser Technology

G. Hacker

doi:10.1117/12.941537

18 September 1987 System Considerations For An Optical Intersatellite/Interorbit Link Based On ND:YAG-Laser Technology

G. Hacker

Proceedings Volume 0810, Optical Systems for Space Applications; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941537
Event: Fourth International Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Sciences and Engineering, 1987, The Hague, Netherlands

Abstract

The basic requirements for an optical intersatellite/interorbit link are viewed. The most important of these - long life time, sufficient reliability, high redundancy, high power output - lead to a systems approach based on a diode-laser-pumped Nd:YAG-laser system. Based on this technology several systems are discussed and compared to each other with respect to their performance, complexity and receiver sensitivity. It is shown that a system using diode-laser-pumped Nd:YAG-lasers and homodyne detection meets the requirements for future optical communication links.

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G. Hacker "System Considerations For An Optical Intersatellite/Interorbit Link Based On ND:YAG-Laser Technology", Proc. SPIE 0810, Optical Systems for Space Applications, (18 September 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941537

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