NASA NTRS · 20000057505
Optical Communication Transceiver For X2000; Second Delivery Program
Abstract
Conceptual-design of a multi-functional optical instrument is underway for the X2000 - Second Delivery Program. The transceiver will perform both free-space optical- communication and science imaging by sharing a common 10-cm aperture telescope. A single focal-plane array (such as, APS-Active Pixel Sensor) in conjunction with a filter wheel will be used to perform the two functions. Targeted values for the transceiver's weight and power consumption are: 4 Kg, and 14 W. This transceiver would be capable of delivering greater than IO Kbps to a 3.5-m diameter receiving station from the range of 2 AU during day-time.
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Hemmati, H., Lesh, J. R.. 2000-01-01. Optical Communication Transceiver For X2000; Second Delivery Program. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20000057505
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