Optical feeder link program and first adaptive optics test results

Rudolf Saathof, Remco Den Breeje, Wimar Klop, Stefan Kuiper, Niek Doelman, Federico Pettazzi, Amir Vosteen, Justin Wildschut, Dorus De Lange, More Authors

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Abstract

TNO and DLR envision optical free-space communication between ground stations and geostationary telecommunication satellites to replace the traditional RF links for the next generation of Very High Throughput Satellites. To mitigate atmospheric turbulence, an Adaptive Optics (AO) system will be used. TNO and DLR are developing breadboards to validate Terabit/s communication links using an AO system. In this paper the breadboard activities and first results of the sub-systems will be presented. Performance of these subsystems will be evaluated for viability of terabit/s optical feeder links.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFree-Space Laser Communication and Atmospheric Propagation XXX
EditorsDon M. Boroson, Hamid Hemmati
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510615335
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
EventFree-Space Laser Communication and Atmospheric Propagation XXX 2018 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 29 Jan 201830 Jan 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10524
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceFree-Space Laser Communication and Atmospheric Propagation XXX 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period29/01/1830/01/18

Keywords

  • adaptive optics
  • deformable mirror
  • Optical satellite communication
  • wavefront sensor

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