Optoelectronic processing for space

Terry M. Turpin; John Barnett Hammond; Keith R. Frampton

doi:10.1117/12.278763

29 July 1997 Optoelectronic processing for space

Terry M. Turpin, John Barnett Hammond, Keith R. Frampton

Proceedings Volume 10288, Advancement of Photonics for Space: A Critical Review; 102880A (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.278763
Event: Optical Science, Engineering and Instrumentation '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Optoelectronic processing provides significant advantages for space applications. These advantages include enhanced processing capability with reduced size, weight and power. Design considerations that are unique to space can have a significant impact on the development schedule. Optoelectronic processors are most efficient at operations that involve correlation, Fourier transforms, or a combination of these functions. Several application areas where these functions are used are presented along with the rationale for using optoelectronics. Two key applications include telecommunications switching and radar processing. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) processing in space is discussed as a specific example.

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Terry M. Turpin, John Barnett Hammond, and Keith R. Frampton "Optoelectronic processing for space", Proc. SPIE 10288, Advancement of Photonics for Space: A Critical Review, 102880A (29 July 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.278763

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