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Concurrent System Engineering and Risk Reduction for Dual-Band (RF/optical) Spacecraft CommunicationsThis paper describes a system engineering approach to examining the potential for combining elements of a deep-space RF and optical communications payload, for the purpose of reducing the size, weight and power burden on the spacecraft and the mission. Figures of merit and analytical methodologies are discussed to conduct trade studies, and several potential technology integration strategies are presented. Finally, the NASA Integrated Radio and Optical Communications (iROC) project is described, which directly addresses the combined RF and optical approach.
Document ID
20120015253
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Fielhauer, Karl, B.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Boone, Bradley, G.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Raible, Daniel, E.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 2012
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
NASA/TM2012-217662
10.1109/AERO.2012.6187116
E-18339
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 439432.07.01.17.02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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