Near-Earth laser communications. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Hamid Hemmati.
• Editors: Hemmati, Hamid, 1954-
• Contents: Introduction. Systems Engineering and Design Drivers. Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking. Laser Transmitters: Coherent and Direct Detections. Flight Optomechanical Assembly. Coding and Modulation for Free-Space Optical; Communications. Photodetectors and Receivers. Atmospheric Channel. Optical Ground Station: Requirements and Design, Bidirectional Link Model and Performance. Reliability and Flight Qualification. Optical Satellite Networking: The Concept of a Global Satellite Optical Transport Network. Future Directions. Index.
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 621.3827; Laser communication systems
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780429532610; 9781498777414; 9780429547317; 9780429186721
• Related ISBNs: 9781498777407
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