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Optical Rotary Joint For Data TransferProposed joint increases bandwidth and reduces errors. Scheme for transferring digital data across rotary joint uses light instead of electrical signals. Optical joint offers greater bandwidth and operates at considerably lower error rate. Concept applied to transfer of highspeed data to rotating antennas or across joints of robots and manipulators in automated manufacturing.
Document ID
19880000002
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Becker, Fred J. (McDonnell Douglas Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Components And Circuits
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21182
Report Number: MSC-21182
ISSN: 0145-319X
Accession Number
88B10002
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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