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A visibility characterization program for optical communications through the atmosphereA program is described for characterizing the atmosphere as it affects optical communications from a spacecraft. Cloud cover patterns and optical transmission will be determined by setting up three automated observatories in the Southwestern United States. Methods of site selection and operation of hardware and software components are presented, as well as plans for term deployment.
Document ID
19890018523
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Cowles, K. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 15, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: The Telecommunications and Data Acquisition Report
Subject Category
Optics
Accession Number
89N27894
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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