10-m optical telescope for deep-space communications

Kamran S. Shaik; Edwin L. Kerr

doi:10.1117/12.19179

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1 July 1990 10-m optical telescope for deep-space communications

Kamran S. Shaik, Edwin L. Kerr

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Proceedings Volume 1236, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes IV; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19179
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation for the 21st Century, 1990, Tucson, AZ, United States

Abstract

Optical communications using laser light in the visible spectral range is being considered for future deep-space missions. Such a system will require a large telescope in earth vicinity to be used as a receiving station for data return from the spacecraft. A preliminary discussion for a ground-based receiving station consisting of a 10-meter hexagonally segmented primary with high surface tolerance and a unique sunshade is presented.

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Kamran S. Shaik and Edwin L. Kerr "10-m optical telescope for deep-space communications", Proc. SPIE 1236, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes IV, (1 July 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19179

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