Session
Technical Session VI: Communications
Abstract
This paper presents an earthsatellite-earth laser downlink system which is compact, simple, and low-power enough to be considered for use on very small satellites. Presented here is the design, feasibility study, and results from preliminary "proof of concept" testing of the critical components.
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Sep 23rd, 1:45 PM
A Laser Downlink for Small Satellites using an Optically Modulating Retroreflector
This paper presents an earthsatellite-earth laser downlink system which is compact, simple, and low-power enough to be considered for use on very small satellites. Presented here is the design, feasibility study, and results from preliminary "proof of concept" testing of the critical components.
