Conference Publication Details
Mandatory Fields
Yaqoob, Zahid; Riza, Nabeel A.
Proceedings of SPIE, 4821, Free-Space Laser Communication and Laser Imaging II;International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology
2 pi steradian coverage transmit-receive lasercom system using smart multiplexing of multiplexed optical scanners
2002
July
Published
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Optional Fields
Multiplexing Diffraction gratings Scanners Single mode fibers Tunable lasers Optical scanning Collimation
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Seattle, WA, United States
Wide area (such as 2pi steradian) coverage transmit-receive lasercom sub-system is proposed. The lasercom subsystem design utilizes recently proposed new beam scanning approach called Multiplexed Optical Scanner Technology (MOST) that promises high-speed reconfiguration, low power consumption, large aperture, and wide coverage desired for agile, low cost, and easy to install free-space optical link system. The stringent sub-system goals are met by introducing the concept of "Multiplexing" at both the scanner interconnection level and the light property level. The scanner interconnections can be parallel or serial or both. The light properties that can be multiplexed include polarization, time, wavelength, space, and spatial codes. Manipulating the mentioned parameters of light, various multiplexed optical scanners (MOSs) can be realized. The highly sought after lasercom sub-system design will consist of two or more MOSs combined together in a smart fashion.Wide area (such as 2pi steradian) coverage transmit-receive lasercom sub-system is proposed. The lasercom subsystem design utilizes recently proposed new beam scanning approach called Multiplexed Optical Scanner Technology (MOST) that promises high-speed reconfiguration, low power consumption, large aperture, and wide coverage desired for agile, low cost, and easy to install free-space optical link system. The stringent sub-system goals are met by introducing the concept of "Multiplexing" at both the scanner interconnection level and the light property level. The scanner interconnections can be parallel or serial or both. The light properties that can be multiplexed include polarization, time, wavelength, space, and spatial codes. Manipulating the mentioned parameters of light, various multiplexed optical scanners (MOSs) can be realized. The highly sought after lasercom sub-system design will consist of two or more MOSs combined together in a smart fashion.
10.1117/12.453804
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