Evaluation of deep-space laser communication under different mission scenarios

Abhijit Biswas; Sabino Piazzolla; Bruce Moision; Douglas Lisman

doi:10.1117/12.913216

22 February 2012 Evaluation of deep-space laser communication under different mission scenarios

Abhijit Biswas, Sabino Piazzolla, Bruce Moision, Douglas Lisman

Proceedings Volume 8246, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies XXIV; 82460W (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.913216
Event: SPIE LASE, 2012, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

A number of space agencies, including NASA, are considering free-space laser communications as a means for returning higher data-rates from future space missions. In this paper, potential deep-space missions are evaluated to show that with optical communication a 10× increase relative to state-of-the art telecommunication systems could be achieved. The maximum deep-space distance where ground transmitted laser beacons could assist acquisition and tracking; and operating points where optical communication performance degrades faster than the inverse square distance are also discussed.

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Abhijit Biswas, Sabino Piazzolla, Bruce Moision, and Douglas Lisman "Evaluation of deep-space laser communication under different mission scenarios", Proc. SPIE 8246, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies XXIV, 82460W (22 February 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.913216

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