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
fDate :
2/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1974.1145790
