A 10.6-um terrestrial communication link
- 1 February 1974
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Vol. 10 (2), 230-235
- https://doi.org/10.1109/JQE.1974.1145790
Abstract
An experimental one-way 8-Mb/s 10.6-μm laser communication system that utilizes optical FM and heterodyne detection has been engineered to allow continuous operation through a variety of weather conditions. Performance over paths of 3 mi and 20 mi is described. Nearly 2000 h of data have been accumulated, including one continuous run of 1320 h with less than 5 percent downtime due to weather.Keywords
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