The present examination of the use of fiber-optic (FO) networks in launch vehicles proceeded from the definition of a data bus architecture able to supplant the mesh network that typically connects major second-stage avionics packages, as well as replacing the takeoff-minus-zero umbilical link between vehicle and launch complex. The analysis undertaken for such a system in the case of a Delta launcher gave attention to bus traffic, costs, and risk factors; on the basis of analysis results, a hybrid FO/electrical network was selected and its candidate termini were tested for ruggedness and reliability.


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    Title :

    Hybrid fiber optic/electrical network for launch vehicles


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Fiber Optic Systems for Mobile Platforms IV ; 1991 ; San Jose,CA,United States


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1991-02-01





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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