Near-Earth laser communications / edited by Hamid Hemmati.
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<P>Introduction. Systems Engineering and Design Drivers. Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking. Laser Transmitters: Coherent and Direct Detections. Flight Optomechanical Assembly. Coding and Modulation for Free-Space Optical<BR>Communications. Photodetectors and Receivers. Atmospheric Channel. Optical Ground Station: Requirements and Design, Bidirectional Link Model and Performance. Reliability and Flight Qualification. Optical Satellite Networking: The Concept of a Global Satellite Optical Transport Network. Future Directions. Index.</P>
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