DocumentCode
609501
Title
A coherent optical link through the turbulent atmosphere
Author
Djerroud, K. ; Samain, Etienne ; Clairon, A. ; Acef, O. ; Man, N. ; Lemonde, P. ; Wolf, Philip
Author_Institution
LNE-SYRTE, Obs. de Paris, UPMC, Paris, France
fYear
2010
fDate
13-16 April 2010
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
Abstract
We describe the realization of a 5 km free space coherent optical link through the turbulent atmosphere between a telescope and a ground target. We present the phase noise of the link, limited mainly by atmospheric turbulence and mechanical vibrations of the telescope and the target. We discuss the implications of our results for applications, with particular emphasis on optical Doppler ranging to satellites and long distance frequency transfer.
Keywords
atmospheric turbulence; optical links; optical radar; telescopes; atmospheric turbulence; distance 5 km; free space coherent optical link; long distance frequency transfer; mechanical vibrations; optical Doppler ranging; phase noise; satellites; telescope;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
EFTF-2010 24th European Frequency and Time Forum
Conference_Location
Noordwijk
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-5970-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EFTF.2010.6533653
Filename
6533653
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