Title :
Intersatellite communications optoelectronics research at the Goddard Space Flight Center
Author :
Krainak, Michael A.
Author_Institution :
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Abstract :
A review is presented of current optoelectronics research and development at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for high-power, high-bandwidth laser transmitters; high-bandwidth, high-sensitivity optical receivers; pointing, acquisition, and tracking components; and experimental and theoretical system modeling at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Program hardware and space flight opportunities are presented.<>
Keywords :
optical communication equipment; optical links; satellite relay systems; space communication links; Goddard Space Flight Center; NASA; acquisition; intersatellite communications optoelectronics; laser transmitters; optical communication equipment; optical receivers; pointing; tracking components; Laser modes; Microwave technology; NASA; Optical pumping; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Power lasers; Satellite broadcasting; Semiconductor lasers; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
