Pointing, Acquisition, And Tracking Subsystem For Space-Based Laser Communications

Philip W. Young; Lawrence M. Germann; Roy Nelson

doi:10.1117/12.961045

15 May 1986 Pointing, Acquisition, And Tracking Subsystem For Space-Based Laser Communications

Philip W. Young, Lawrence M. Germann, Roy Nelson

Proceedings Volume 0616, Optical Technologies for Communication Satellite Applications; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.961045
Event: O-E/LASE'86 Symposium, 1986, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A space-based laser communication system must be capable of high-speed, high-accuracy pointing for reliable communications. Results of recent studies and developments indicate that a pointing, acquisition, and tracking subsystem with these capabilities can be accomplished with current technology. This paper discusses the development of a nested-servo control system and a series of fine-steering mirrors for high-accuracy pointing control. It also presents the results of performance modeling on acquisition and tracking detectors for use with the nested-servo control system.

Citation Download Citation

Philip W. Young, Lawrence M. Germann, and Roy Nelson "Pointing, Acquisition, And Tracking Subsystem For Space-Based Laser Communications", Proc. SPIE 0616, Optical Technologies for Communication Satellite Applications, (15 May 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.961045

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available