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A conical scan free space optical tracking system for fading channels

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Williams, Timothy H.; Crucioli, David A.; Wilcox, William E., Jr.; Volpicelli, Alicia M.; Murphy, Robert J.
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Abstract
Free space optical communication systems require robust pointing and tracking to establish and maintain lineof- sight (LOS). Atmospheric scintillation can present a challenge to the LOS tracking systems located at each end of the link. This paper describes a pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) approach for single-mode fiber coupling, which was successfully demonstrated over a 5.4 km lasercom link that was subject to severe turbulence conditions. One of the primary advantages of the scheme described is its compensation for thermo-mechanical drift, which simplifies optomechanical design and allows use of simple COTS hardware. An overview of the PAT system and performance data are presented.
Date issued
2009-08
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/52719
Department
Lincoln Laboratory
Journal
Proceedings of SPIE--the International Society for Optical Engineering; v.7464
Publisher
The International Society for Optical Engineering
Citation
Murphy, Robert J. et al. “A conical scan free space optical tracking system for fading channels.” Free-Space Laser Communications IX. Ed. Arun K. Majumdar & Christopher C. Davis. San Diego, CA, USA: SPIE, 2009. 74640P-7. © 2009 SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering
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0277-786X

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