The History and Application of Optical Communications in Deep Space
Description
Optical Communications are at a high point of interest by the space engineering community. After successful projects like the Lunar Laser Communications Demonstration (LLCD), NASA has become interested in augmenting their current Deep Space Network (DSN) with optical communication links. One such link is Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) which will be launching with the Psyche mission. To gain a full understanding of the advantages of this network, this thesis will go over the history and benefits of optical communications both on Earth and in space. This thesis will then go in depth on NASAs DSOC project through an algorithmic implementation of the communications channel.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2018-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Horton, Paul Alexander
- Thesis director: Mauskopf, Philip
- Committee member: Sandy, Douglas
- Committee member: Martin, Thomas
- Contributor (ctb): Software Engineering
- Contributor (ctb): College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College