Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This paper introduces the concept of a high bit rate burst type communications system as a means of increasing the communications throughput on LEO spacecraft. The discussion concerns the use of optical frequencies due to the decrease in size, weight and prime power of LEO satellite communication packages at these wavelengths. The penalty is an increase in pointing and tracking complexity. An example link design is presented.
DOI: 10.26077/dzjb-gj31
Authors: Baker, Kenneth, Pratt, Timothy
Institution: Lockheed Martin (United States)
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W353637622