Title :
Adaptive optics for daytime deep space laser communications from Mars
Author :
Wilson, K.E. ; Wright, M.W. ; Lee, S. ; Troy, M.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Telecommun. Sci. & Eng., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
The application of adaptive optics to the daytime deep space link is analyzed. Theoretical results show up to 8.4 dB gains for 64 PPM formats under daytime sky background conditions at 3 degrees sun angle.
Keywords :
Mars; adaptive optics; optical links; space communication links; Mars; adaptive optics; daytime deep space laser communications; daytime deep space link; Adaptive optics; Apertures; Bit error rate; Laboratories; Laser theory; Mars; Optical fiber communication; Optical receivers; Sensor arrays; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005 Digest of the
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8981-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1527972