DocumentCode
322003
Title
Inter-satellite link by lightwave
Author
Araki, K. ; Suzuki, Y.
Author_Institution
Commun. Res. Lab., Minist. of Posts & Telecommun., Koganei, Japan
fYear
1996
fDate
5-5 Dec. 1996
Firstpage
221
Lastpage
224
Abstract
Technological basis and requirement for inter-satellite optical communication links are described in connection with recent advancement in optical devices and components. The space demonstration programs in the world are reviewed, including the major results of the first ground-to-satellite laser communications experiment recently performed by the Communications Research Laboratory.
Keywords
laser beam applications; optical links; satellite links; space communication links; ground-to-satellite laser communications experiment; inter-satellite link; lightwave communication; optical communication links; space demonstration programs; High speed optical techniques; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical sensors; Relays; Sensor arrays; Space technology; Space vehicles;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Photonics, 1996. MWP '96. Technical Digest., 1996 Internatonal Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location
Kyoto, Japan
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3129-X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MWP.1996.662137
Filename
662137
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