Abstract X-ray communication (XCOM) is an advanced space-communication technology. The high penetration of X-ray enables XCOM to achieve lower signal attenuation than conventional optical communication in Martian dust storm. This study provided a demonstration of this approach based on simulation methods. The transmission properties of X-ray beams in Martian non-dust storm weather were evaluated based on the MCNP5 code. Results demonstrated that the X-ray beam can transmit through a long-distance in Martian atmosphere. Moreover, on the basis of the anomalous diffraction and Mie theory codes, the transmission properties of X-ray and optical links in Martian dust storm were evaluated. Results showed that the dust attenuation of the X-ray links were significantly lower than that of optical links. Moreover, the penetration and communication performance of X-ray links were evaluated and compared with the optical link, considering atmospheric and dust attenuation. Results indicated that XCOM can be used to establish a low-BER communication link between rovers, and from the rover to the orbiter, in Martian dust storm.

    Highlights X-ray communication can provide high data-rate in Martian dust storms. X-ray signals can transmit long-distance in the Martian atmosphere. X-ray links have less dust attenuation and pulse distortion. X-ray communication is expected to eliminate link interruption in dust storms.


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    Title :

    Potential application of X-ray communication in Martian dust storm


    Contributors:
    Hang, Shuang (author) / Tang, Xiaobin (author) / Li, Huan (author) / Liu, Yunpeng (author) / Mu, Junxu (author) / Zhou, Wei (author) / Dang, Peng (author) / Lai, Sheng (author)

    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 166 ; 277-289


    Publication date :

    2019-10-08


    Size :

    13 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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