• DocumentCode
    3566757
  • Title

    Enhanced deep space data return by integrated RF Optical TT&C

  • Author

    Dreischer, T. ; Tuechler, M. ; Kudielka, K. ; Baister, G.

  • Author_Institution
    Oerlikon Space AG, Zurich
  • fYear
    2009
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    3
  • Abstract
    A hybrid RF-Optical TT&C system is described that provides standard operability and deep space mission coverage via slightly downscaled RF means and that replaces mainly the High Gain Antenna and its gimbal by an optical deep space link to transmit science data to Earth.
  • Keywords
    optical communication; space communication links; deep space data return; deep space mission; high gain antenna; hybrid RF-optical TT&C system; optical deep space link; Bandwidth; Earth; Extraterrestrial measurements; Integrated optics; Optical sensors; Power lasers; Radio frequency; Space missions; Space technology; Telemetry; (060.2605);
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-2606-5
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-55752-865-0
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    5032984
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=3566757