Title :
Inter-satellite link by lightwave
Author :
Araki, K. ; Suzuki, Y.
Author_Institution :
Commun. Res. Lab., Minist. of Posts & Telecommun., Koganei, Japan
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;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 1996. MWP '96. Technical Digest., 1996 Internatonal Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Kyoto, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3129-X
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.1996.662137
