Experimental results with a prototype three-channel multiaccess transceiver lasercom terminal

Ernest S. Clarke; R. Prenger; Monte Ross

doi:10.1117/12.149250

6 August 1993 Experimental results with a prototype three-channel multiaccess transceiver lasercom terminal

Ernest S. Clarke, R. Prenger, Monte Ross

Proceedings Volume 1866, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies V; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.149250
Event: OE/LASE'93: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Scienceand Engineering, 1993, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A breadboard sync satellite terminal has been developed incorporating a unique concept of a gimballess multi-access transceiver, which is capable of simultaneously communicating with six independent, asynchronous LEO satellites. The developmental hardware illustrates that low power, weight, and volume is achievable compared to multiple independent gimballed transceivers, while also putting a lesser burden of power, size, and weight on the LEO satellite transceivers that communicate with the multiple-access transceiver. Evaluation tests demonstrate the feasibility of the concept.

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Ernest S. Clarke, R. Prenger, and Monte Ross "Experimental results with a prototype three-channel multiaccess transceiver lasercom terminal", Proc. SPIE 1866, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies V, (6 August 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.149250

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