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A laser communication experiment utilizing the ACT satellite and an airborne laser transceiverThe Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS) will carry a laser communications transmitter package in order to attempt the experimental reception of signals transmitted from earth orbit. The ACTS laser package includes both a heterodyne transmitter and a direct-detection transmitter. The laser receiver will be installed in an aircraft that is fitted with the requisite signal window. The anticipated capability of this signal detector is noted.
Document ID
19890028440
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Provencher, C. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Spence, Rod (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Meeting Information
Meeting: Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: January 11, 1988
End Date: January 12, 1988
Sponsors: SPIE
Accession Number
89A15811
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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