Simple Laser Communications Terminal for Downlink From Earth Orbit at Rates Exceeding 10 Gb/s

TBMG-16586

06/01/2013

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A compact, low-cost laser communications transceiver was prototyped for downlinking data at 10 Gb/s from Earth-orbiting spacecraft. The design can be implemented using flight-grade parts. With emphasis on simplicity, compactness, and light weight of the flight transceiver, the reduced-complexity design and development approach involves:

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"Simple Laser Communications Terminal for Downlink From Earth Orbit at Rates Exceeding 10 Gb/s," Mobility Engineering, June 1, 2013.
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Jun 1, 2013
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TBMG-16586
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Magazine Article
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English