Alphasat-Sentinel-1A optical inter-satellite links: run-up for the European data relay satellite system

D. Tröndle; P. Martin Pimentel; C. Rochow; H. Zech; G. Muehlnikel; F. Heine; R. Meyer; S. Philipp-May; M. Lutzer; E. Benzi; P. Sivac; S. Mezzasoma; H. Hauschildt; M. Krassenburg; I. Shurmer

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15 March 2016 Alphasat-Sentinel-1A optical inter-satellite links: run-up for the European data relay satellite system

D. Tröndle, P. Martin Pimentel, C. Rochow, H. Zech, G. Muehlnikel, F. Heine, R. Meyer, S. Philipp-May, M. Lutzer, E. Benzi, P. Sivac, S. Mezzasoma, H. Hauschildt, M. Krassenburg, I. Shurmer

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Proceedings Volume 9739, Free-Space Laser Communication and Atmospheric Propagation XXVIII; 973902 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2212744
Event: SPIE LASE, 2016, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Laser Communication Links in Orbit have become routine for Alphasat TDP1 GEO data relay and Sentinel-1A LEO satellite. Since November 2014, an extensive campaign has demonstrated stable and bit-error free links over distances of up to 45.000km with 1.1W optical transmit power and data rates of up to 1.8Gbps. Link acquisition is achieved reliably within less than 55s. Links with low grazing altitude investigate the impact of atmosphere to link performance. The optical links between Sentinel-1A and Alphasat are in collaboration of ESA, DLR, and TESAT Spacecom. Alphasat TDP1 is the precursor for European Data Relay Satellite System EDRS [1].

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D. Tröndle, P. Martin Pimentel, C. Rochow, H. Zech, G. Muehlnikel, F. Heine, R. Meyer, S. Philipp-May, M. Lutzer, E. Benzi, P. Sivac, S. Mezzasoma, H. Hauschildt, M. Krassenburg, and I. Shurmer "Alphasat-Sentinel-1A optical inter-satellite links: run-up for the European data relay satellite system", Proc. SPIE 9739, Free-Space Laser Communication and Atmospheric Propagation XXVIII, 973902 (15 March 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2212744

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