Control processing system architecture for the Optical Communications Demonstrator

LeeAnn Voisinet

doi:10.1117/12.184683

16 August 1994 Control processing system architecture for the Optical Communications Demonstrator

LeeAnn Voisinet

Proceedings Volume 2123, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies VI; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184683
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A processing system was designed and implemented to support beacon acquisition, precision beam pointing, and command/control functions for the Optical Communications Demonstrator. The central processor operates as a command controlled embedded system, but by blending real-time and linear design techniques, a single digital signal processor handles all spaceborne functions. Real-time functions include operation of a CCD array detector, calculation of centroids, computation of point-ahead error, and execution of a steering mirror servo loop at 2 kHz update rate. Linear functions include command interpretation, diagnostic control of all functions, storage and interpolation of data for acquisition and point-ahead calculation, downlinking of status information, hardware control, transmit laser control, and image capture.

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LeeAnn Voisinet "Control processing system architecture for the Optical Communications Demonstrator", Proc. SPIE 2123, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies VI, (16 August 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184683

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