Pointing Reference Scheme for Free-Space Optical Communications Systems

TBMG-13

09/01/2006

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A scheme is proposed for referencing the propagation direction of the transmit laser signal in pointing a free-space optical communications terminal. This recently developed scheme enables the use of low cost, commercial silicon-based sensors for tracking the direction of the transmit laser, regardless of the transmit wavelength. Compared with previous methods, the scheme offers some advantages of less mechanical and optical complexity and avoids expensive and exotic sensor technologies.

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"Pointing Reference Scheme for Free-Space Optical Communications Systems," Mobility Engineering, September 1, 2006.
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Sep 1, 2006
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TBMG-13
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Magazine Article
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English