DocumentCode
1054293
Title
A 10.6-um terrestrial communication link
Author
Nussmeier, Thomas A. ; Goodwin, Frank E. ; Zavin, Jack E.
Author_Institution
Hughes Research Laboratories, Malibu, CA, USA
Volume
10
Issue
2
fYear
1974
fDate
2/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
230
Lastpage
235
Abstract
An experimental one-way 8-Mb/s 10.6-μm laser communication system that utilizes optical FM and heterodyne detection has been engineered to allow continuous operation through a variety of weather conditions. Performance over paths of 3 mi and 20 mi is described. Nearly 2000 h of data have been accumulated, including one continuous run of 1320 h with less than 5 percent downtime due to weather.
Keywords
Frequency modulation; Laboratories; Laser transitions; Mirrors; Optical design; Optical mixing; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; System testing; Telescopes;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JQE.1974.1145790
Filename
1145790
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