LASER SATELLITE-COMMUNICATIONS - CURRENT STATUS AND DIRECTIONS

Authors
HYDE G EDELSON BI
Citation
G. Hyde et Bi. Edelson, LASER SATELLITE-COMMUNICATIONS - CURRENT STATUS AND DIRECTIONS, Space policy, 13(1), 1997, pp. 47-54
Citations number
1
Categorie Soggetti
International Relations
Journal title
Space policy → ACNP
ISSN journal
02659646
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
47 - 54
Database
ISI
SICI code
0265-9646(1997)13:1<47:LS-CSA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
This summary paper outlines the of laser satellite (laser satcom) and summarizes the status of relevant programs. It concludes that laser sa tcom systems offer valuable performance capabilities and system advant ages. It notes the urgent need for flight demonstrations to establish the viability and characterize the performance of laser satcom systems . (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.