Holographic Optics For Space Laser Communications

James H. East; John D. Oetting

doi:10.1117/12.943920

3 May 1988 Holographic Optics For Space Laser Communications

James H. East, John D. Oetting

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Proceedings Volume 0876, Communications Networking in Dense Electromagnetic Environments; (1988) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943920
Event: 1988 Los Angeles Symposium: O-E/LASE '88, 1988, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

In this paper we examine the utility of holographic optics for their use as collection, pointing and filtering elements in a space-based optical communications system architecture. In the first section, we examine the possible applications and requirements for satellite lasercom pointing, acquisition and tracking subsystems. These requirements reflect the multifarious and dynamic aspects of a network architecture such as SDI. Next we examine some of the unique performance aspects of holographic elements and how they enhance network performance. We then analyze the element performance based on the features of the hologram. We evaluate the technologies and materials currently employed in the fabrication of holograms and discuss the capabilities and limitations of this technique to meet space-based requirements. We outline in the conclusions the potential enhancements to laser communications offered through the use of holograms, and recommend further work to extend their feasibility.

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James H. East and John D. Oetting "Holographic Optics For Space Laser Communications", Proc. SPIE 0876, Communications Networking in Dense Electromagnetic Environments, (3 May 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943920

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