Title :
Spaceflight experiences and lessons learned with NASA´s first fiber optic data bus
Author :
LaBel, Kenneth A. ; Flanegan, M. ; Marshall, Paul ; Dale, Cheryl ; Stassinopoulos, E.G.
Author_Institution :
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Abstract :
We present the experiences and lessons learned in design and qualification of NASA´s fist fiber optic-data bus. This includes radiation effects testing, qualification testing, design parameters, and possible design recommendations for future consideration. In addition, spaceflight Single Event Effects (SEE) data are discussed
Keywords :
data communication systems; optical fibres; optical links; space vehicles; NASA; design parameters; fiber optic data bus; multiplexed data bus; qualification testing; radiation effects testing; spaceflight Single Event Effects; spaceflight experiences; NASA; Optical attenuators; Optical design; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Qualifications; Space vehicles; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation and its Effects on Components and Systems, 1993.,RADECS 93., Second European Conference on
Conference_Location :
St. Malo
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1793-9
DOI :
10.1109/RADECS.1993.316537
