Optical communication using space borne lasers has long promised to increase the amount of science data transmitted down to Earth. A first step in achieving operational capability is demonstrating the fundamentals of the optical link in an equivalent environment. The International Space Station, with its vast capability, is well suited to accommodate payloads aimed at advancing the readiness of such technologies.
OPALS: An optical communications technology demonstration from the International Space Station
2013-03-01
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Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English