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Concepts for fast acquisition in optical communications systems
Wilkerson, Brandon and Giggenbach, Dirk and Epple, Bernhard
(2006)
Concepts for fast acquisition in optical communications systems.
In: Proceedings of SPIE -- Volume 6304, 63040A-1-63040A-12.
SPIE Optical Press.
Free-Space Laser Communications VI, 2006-08-15 - 2006-08-17, San Diego, California, USA.
ISBN 0-8194-6383-3
ISSN 0277-786X
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AbstractAbstract—As free-space laser communications systems proliferate due to improved technology and transmission techniques, optical communication networks comprised of ground stations, aircraft, high altitude platforms, and satellites become an attainable goal. An important consideration for optical networks is the ability of optical communication terminals (OCT) to quickly locate one another and align their laser beams to initiate the acquisition sequence. This paper investigates promising low-cost technologies and novel approaches that will facilitate the targeting and acquisition tasks between counter terminals. Specifically, two critical technology areas are investigated: position determination (which includes location and attitude determination) and inter-terminal communications. A feasibility study identified multipleantenna
global navigation satellite system (GNSS) systems and GNSS-aided inertial systems as possible position determination solutions. Personal satellite communication systems (e.g. Iridium or Inmarsat), third generation cellular
technology (IMT-2000/UMTS), and a relatively new air traffic surveillance technology called Autonomous Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) were identified as possible inter-terminal communication solutions. A GNSS-aided
inertial system and an ADS-B system were integrated into an OCT to demonstrate their utility in a typical optical communication scenario. Testing showed that these technologies have high potential in future OCTs, although
improvements can be made to both to increase tracking accuracy. Item URL in elib: | https://elib.dlr.de/49619/ |
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Document Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Speech) |
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Title: | Concepts for fast acquisition in optical communications systems |
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Authors: | Authors | Institution or Email of Authors | Authors ORCID iD |
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Wilkerson, Brandon | U.S. Air Force | UNSPECIFIED | Giggenbach, Dirk | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED | Epple, Bernhard | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED |
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Date: | August 2006 |
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Journal or Publication Title: | Proceedings of SPIE -- Volume 6304 |
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Refereed publication: | Yes |
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Open Access: | Yes |
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Gold Open Access: | No |
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In SCOPUS: | No |
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In ISI Web of Science: | No |
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Page Range: | 63040A-1-63040A-12 |
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Editors: | Editors | Email |
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SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering, | UNSPECIFIED |
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Publisher: | SPIE Optical Press |
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ISSN: | 0277-786X |
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ISBN: | 0-8194-6383-3 |
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Status: | Published |
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Keywords: | Optical communication terminals, Satellite mobile communication, Satellite navigation systems, Position
measurement, Attitude determination, Pointing Systems, ADS-B, KNOCGOP |
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Event Title: | Free-Space Laser Communications VI |
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Event Location: | San Diego, California, USA |
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Event Type: | international Conference |
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Event Dates: | 2006-08-15 - 2006-08-17 |
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Organizer: | SPIE |
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HGF - Research field: | Aeronautics, Space and Transport (old) |
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HGF - Program: | Space (old) |
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HGF - Program Themes: | W KN - Kommunikation/Navigation |
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DLR - Research area: | Space |
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DLR - Program: | W KN - Kommunikation/Navigation |
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DLR - Research theme (Project): | W - Vorhaben Multimedia Satellitennetze (old) |
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Location: |
Oberpfaffenhofen
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Institutes and Institutions: | Institute of Communication and Navigation > Digital Networks |
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Deposited By: |
Moll, Florian
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Deposited On: | 16 Jul 2007 |
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Last Modified: | 31 Jul 2019 19:20 |
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