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

fYear

1993

fDate

13-16 Sep 1993

Firstpage

221

Lastpage

224

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

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

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/RADECS.1993.316537

Filename

316537

Link To Document

https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=2003706