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    Free Laser Communication in Space: Submitted by P.Praneeth Kumar

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    Free laser communication in space uses lasers to transmit information such as video, data, and sound through free space similarly to fiber optic links but without the physical medium. It works by modulating a laser signal at the transmitter which is then detected at the receiver. Laser communication provides advantages over radio frequency and fiber optics for applications like satellite communication due to its higher bandwidth, directivity, and smaller antenna size. Current applications include use by NASA, the military, and at airports.

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    Free Laser Communication in Space: Submitted by P.Praneeth Kumar

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    Free laser communication in space uses lasers to transmit information such as video, data, and sound through free space similarly to fiber optic links but without the physical medium. It works by modulating a laser signal at the transmitter which is then detected at the receiver. Laser communication provides advantages over radio frequency and fiber optics for applications like satellite communication due to its higher bandwidth, directivity, and smaller antenna size. Current applications include use by NASA, the military, and at airports.

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    Free laser communication in space uses lasers to transmit information such as video, data, and sound through free space similarly to fiber optic links but without the physical medium. It works by modulating a laser signal at the transmitter which is then detected at the receiver. Laser communication provides advantages over radio frequency and fiber optics for applications like satellite communication due to its higher bandwidth, directivity, and smaller antenna size. Current applications include use by NASA, the military, and at airports.

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    Free Laser Communication in Space: Submitted by P.Praneeth Kumar

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    Free laser communication in space uses lasers to transmit information such as video, data, and sound through free space similarly to fiber optic links but without the physical medium. It works by modulating a laser signal at the transmitter which is then detected at the receiver. Laser communication provides advantages over radio frequency and fiber optics for applications like satellite communication due to its higher bandwidth, directivity, and smaller antenna size. Current applications include use by NASA, the military, and at airports.

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    Free Laser Communication In Space

    SUBMITTED BY P.PRANEETH KUMAR

    08R31A568

    What Is Laser Communication?


    Laser communications systems are wireless connections through the atmosphere. They work similarly to fiber optic links, except the fact that, in lasers, beam is transmitted through free space.

    Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

    Free Space Laser Communication


    Transmitting information via a laser beam
    Video Data Sound

    Terrestrial / Space based systems


    010001100110 111011001111 001010000010 101110010001 111001011011

    How Does it Work?

    Signal

    Transmitter Receiver Signal laser

    Laser

    What is the Transmitter?


    The

    transmitter involves:

    Signal processing electronics (analog/digital) Laser modulator Laser (visible, near visible wavelengths)

    Laser Diode
    Laser Diodes include Photodiodes for feedback to insure consistent output.

    What is the Receiver?


    The

    receiver involves:

    Telescope (referred to as antenna) Signal processor Detector

    -PIN diodes

    -Avalanche Photo Diodes (APD) -Single or multiple detectors

    Often both ends will be equipped with a receiver and transmitter

    Why Laser Communication?


    Current high speed communications

    technology:
    Radio Fiber Optics

    Receive area = 200 cm2

    Receiver sensitivity
    Beam Divergence = 3 mrad

    Distance = 1km Transmit Power Diameter = 3 m Beam area = 70686 cm2

    Why not Fiber Optics?


    Not always possible to lay fiber lines Satellites Combat zones Physically / Economically not practical Emergencies

    LC being incorporated into fiber optic

    networks when fiber is not practical.

    Why not RF?


    Bandwidth
    for Laser Communication (LC) is 100 times greater

    than for RF.

    Power
    in LC is directed at target, so much less

    transmission power required. Also the power loss is less.

    Size / Weight
    LC antenna is much smaller than RF.

    Security
    Due to low divergence of laser beam, LC is more

    Current Applications
    Defense

    and sensitive areas. At airports for communication across the runways. Mass communication
    400

    TV channels 40,000 phone conversations

    NASA

    Satellite - satellite Earth - satellite

    Earth

    Bits

    Bit Encoder to Symbol

    LASER

    Transfer Optics

    Channel (Atmos.)

    Error Correction Bits

    Symbol Recovery

    Amplifier

    Receiving Optics

    Applications
    Transmit

    voice for miles line-of-sight Use weak signal modes for cloud scatter Transmit video with cheap pens Transmit high speed data without WEP Blind flies for easy extermination

    CONCLUSION
    Laser communication in space has long been a goal for NASA because it would enable data transmission rates that are 10 to 1,000 times higher than traditional radio waves. While lasers and radio transmissions both travel at lightspeed, lasers can pack more data. It's similar to moving from a dial-up Internet connection to broadband. Astronomers could use lasers like very accurate rulers to measure the movement of planets with unprecedented precision.

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