Title :
Long-haul atmospheric laser communication systems
Author :
Hamilton, S.A. ; Bondurant, R.S. ; Boroson, D.M. ; Burnside, J.W. ; Caplan, D.O. ; Dauler, E.A. ; Fletcher, A.S. ; Michael, S. ; Murphy, R.J. ; Robinson, B.S. ; Scozzafava, J.J. ; Spellmeyer, N.W. ; Ulmer, T.G. ; Walther, F.G.
Author_Institution :
MIT Lincoln Lab., Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
Optical communications provides an attractive means of achieving wideband data transfer over long distances. We review perceived challenges and enabling technology developments that promise to facilitate a new era of free-space laser communications.
Keywords :
atmospheric optics; optical communication; free-space laser communications; long-haul atmospheric laser communication systems; optical communications; wideband data transfer; Adaptive optics; Fiber optics; Laser beams; Lasers; Optical fiber communication; Optical transmitters; Receivers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6
