Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Laser data relays potentially offer continuous 1 Gb/sec bandwidths, drastically increasing low-altitude satellite data collection capacity over present store-and-dump techniques. Availability of the laser link as a reliable alternative, operating within conventional low-altitude communication subsystem weight and power allocations, will create customer pressure for adoption. Major communication relay system impacts are discussed including reliability, mechanical design, attitude control, on-board data handling, contamination control, and traffic-net management. Interface parameters which drive the fundamental relay satellite design concepts are discussed, and conditions requiring early quantitative analysis are identified.
Keywords:
COMMUNICATIONS
Type:
AIAA PAPER 74-484
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Communications Satellite Systems Conference; Apr 22, 1974 - Apr 24, 1974; Los Angeles, CA
Format:
text
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