Optical technology in satellite communications

Dilip K. Paul

doi:10.1117/12.156580

15 September 1993 Optical technology in satellite communications

Dilip K. Paul

Proceedings Volume 1953, Photonics for Space Environments; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.156580
Event: Optical Engineering and Photonics in Aerospace Sensing, 1993, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

To remain competitive with fiber telecommunications systems, advanced communications satellites will require increased bandwidth and capability to provide efficient economical services. On-board photonic subsystems could potentially reduce the payload mass and volume and increase processing bandwidth. Technical feasibility of a photonic satellite where optical subsystems replace the microwave and digital electronics on-board communications spacecraft is discussed in this paper.

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Dilip K. Paul "Optical technology in satellite communications", Proc. SPIE 1953, Photonics for Space Environments, (15 September 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.156580

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