Space optical communication is considered a promising technology regarding its high data rate and confidentiality capabilities. However, it requires today complex satellite systems involving highly accurate mechanisms. This paper aims to highlight the stringent requirements which had to be fulfilled for such a mechanism, the way an existing design has been adapted to meet these requirements, and the main technical difficulties which have been overcome thanks to extensive development tests throughout the C/D phase initiated in 1991. The expected on-orbit performance of this mechanism is also presented.
Pointing and tracking space mechanism for laser communication
1994-05-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
Pointing and Tracking Space Mechanism for Laser Communication
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1994
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