Citation
Abstract
Communication link analysis at the optical frequencies differs significantly from that at microwave frequencies such as the traditional S- and X-bands used in deep space applications, due to the drastically different technology of transmitter, antenna, modulators, receivers, etc. In addition, the important role that quantum noise plays in limiting system performance is quite different than that of thermal noise. In this paper, optical communication is discussed in the context of a deep space communication link. The optical link design is put in a design control table format similar to a microwave telecom link design. Key considerations unique to the optical link are briefly discussed.
Details
- Volume
- 42-70
- Published
- August 15, 1982
- Pages
- 105–109
- File Size
- 375.2 KB