Analysis of the impact of turbulence on adaptive optics ground station performance

Kenneth J. Grant, Kerry A. Mudge, Bradley A. Clare, Francis Bennet, Brett D. Nener, Dilusha Silva

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Abstract

To date, many of the laser satellite communications downlink demonstrations have occurred at optical ground station (OGS) sites located at astronomical observatories, which are typically chosen for their favorable atmospheric characteristics including low turbulence. In this study, we investigate the effects of atmospheric turbulence on laser satellite communications performance for a low altitude ground site, where the effects of the turbulence can be more significant. In particular, we consider a site near sea level in Adelaide, South Australia where we are developing an OGS with adaptive optics (AO). A combination of experimental site turbulence measurements and numerical propagation modeling is used to undertake the investigation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Communications Satellite Systems. 37th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, ICSSC 2019
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
EditionCP774
ISBN (Electronic)9781839534997
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event37th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, ICSSC 2019 - Okinawa, Japan
Duration: 29 Oct 20191 Nov 2019

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
NumberCP774
Volume2019

Conference

Conference37th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, ICSSC 2019
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOkinawa
Period29/10/191/11/19

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