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Free Space Optical Communication Networks

Authors:
Peng Deng
Tim Kane
Xiuhua Yuan
Minghao Wang
Wentao Xia

Keywords: free space optical communication; small satellties, CubeSats; optical antenna; MEMS; beam steering; acquisition, tracking and pointing; spatial diversity; beam shaping.

Abstract:
Effective integration of high speed, power efficient, compact and reliable free space optical communication terminals with small satellite platforms can pave the way to satellite constellations telecommunication networks. This paper will discuss the current architecture limitations that prevent the integration, and the critical technologies to be addressed for the realization of these systems, including compact wide field of view optical antenna, Micro-Electromechanical System (MEMS) gimbal-less fast acquisition and tracking mechanism, spatial diversity and beam shaping techniques for atmospheric channel. This development would explore the landscape of miniaturized high capacity rugged free space optical communication systems for future space networks.

Pages: 76 to 81

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2018

Publication date: April 22, 2018

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4480

ISBN: 978-1-61208-624-8

Location: Athens, Greece

Dates: from April 22, 2018 to April 26, 2018