Secure Optical Data Communications Between Tactical Vehicles - LightSpeed Technology

2024-01-3067

11/15/2024

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2009 Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium
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ABSTRACT

Modern military forces need an alternative to radio-frequency (RF) based communications between tactical vehicles. Free Space Optics (FSO) can provide that alternative but, to date, the design and form-factor of the equipment precluded considering it as a viable solution. Recent advances in FSO technologies are changing that and systems suitable for use in tactical field operations are currently being introduced into the battlefield by the special operations community. This paper explores some of the issues associated with adapting FSO to mobile vehicular applications and provides an overview of the current maturity and capabilities of these technologies.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01-3067
Pages
6
Citation
Volfson, L., and Stautz, M., "Secure Optical Data Communications Between Tactical Vehicles - LightSpeed Technology," SAE Technical Paper 2024-01-3067, 2024, https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01-3067.
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Nov 15
Product Code
2024-01-3067
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English