Application of optical intersatellite links for commercial satellite communications services is addressed in this paper. The feasibility of commercialization centers around basic issues such as the need and derived benefits, implementation complexity and overall cost. In this paper, commercialization of optical ISLs is assessed in terms of the services provided, systems requirements and feasibility of appropriate technology. Both long- and short-range ISLs for GEO-GEO, GEO-LEO and LEO applications are considered. Impact of systems requirements on the payload design and use of advanced technology in reducing its mass, power, and volume requirements are discussed.


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    Title :

    Optical intersatellite links - Application to commercial satellite communications


    Contributors:
    Paul, D. (author) / Faris, F. (author) / Garlow, R. (author) / Inukai, T. (author) / Pontano, B. (author) / Razdan, R. (author) / Ganz, Aura (author) / Caudill, L. (author)

    Conference:

    AIAA International Communication Satellite Systems Conference and Exhibit ; 1992 ; Washington, DC, United States


    Publication date :

    1992-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English