Title :
Fiber optic links for airborne EHF SATCOM terminal applications
Author :
Gee, C.M. ; Thurmond, G.D. ; Newberg, I.L. ; Yen, H.W. ; Lafaw, D. ; Spink, B.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Res. Lab., Malibu, CA, USA
Abstract :
Results of implementing fiber optics at 11 GHz in an experimental satellite communication EHF/SHF research terminal for airborne applications are reported. System measurements were made after a 100-m-long fiber-optic link replaced a 4-ft-long coaxial cable to enable the antenna to be positioned remotely from the terminal at X-band. Some of the advantages and disadvantages of fiber optics compared to coaxial and waveguide systems are discussed. It is concluded that the insertion of a 100-m-long fiber-optic link in a satellite communication terminal for airborne applications did not significantly degrade the SATCOM terminal performance. The link provides a lightweight, long-distance remote connection that is not practical at high frequencies with coaxial cable or waveguides.<>
Keywords :
aircraft communication; military equipment; optical fibres; optical links; satellite ground stations; 11 GHz; SHF; X-band; airborne EHF SATCOM terminal; fiber optics; military; satellite communication; Antenna measurements; Coaxial cables; Coaxial components; Degradation; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical waveguides; Position measurement; Satellite communication;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1988. MILCOM 88, Conference record. 21st Century Military Communications - What's Possible? 1988 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1988.13474
