Airborne laser communications: past, present, and future

John A. Maynard; David Begley

doi:10.1117/12.621222

12 September 2005 Airborne laser communications: past, present, and future

John A. Maynard, David Begley

Proceedings Volume 5892, Free-Space Laser Communications V; 58920A (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.621222
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Airborne platforms have historically been used as a pathway for the development of space applications of free-space laser communications. However, they also are an important element of the evolving network centric battlefield and surveillance architecture. This paper provides an historical perspective of previous programs and a look to the future for airborne Lasercom terminals and applications.

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John A. Maynard and David Begley "Airborne laser communications: past, present, and future", Proc. SPIE 5892, Free-Space Laser Communications V, 58920A (12 September 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.621222

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