Fiber optic links for airborne EHF SATCOM terminal applications

Results of implementing fiber optics at 11 GHz in an experimental satellite communication EHF/SHF research terminal for airborne applications are reported. System measurements were made after a 100-m-long fiber-optic link replaced a 4-ft-long coaxial cable to enable the antenna to be positioned remo...

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Published inMILCOM 88, 21st Century Military Communications - What's Possible?'. Conference record. Military Communications Conference pp. 743 - 747 vol.3
Main Authors Gee, C.M., Thurmond, G.D., Newberg, I.L., Yen, H.W., Lafaw, D., Spink, B.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 1988
Subjects
Antenna measurements
Coaxial cables
Coaxial components
Degradation
Optical fiber cables
Optical fiber communication
Optical fibers
Optical waveguides
Position measurement
Satellite communication
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Summary:Results of implementing fiber optics at 11 GHz in an experimental satellite communication EHF/SHF research terminal for airborne applications are reported. System measurements were made after a 100-m-long fiber-optic link replaced a 4-ft-long coaxial cable to enable the antenna to be positioned remotely from the terminal at X-band. Some of the advantages and disadvantages of fiber optics compared to coaxial and waveguide systems are discussed. It is concluded that the insertion of a 100-m-long fiber-optic link in a satellite communication terminal for airborne applications did not significantly degrade the SATCOM terminal performance. The link provides a lightweight, long-distance remote connection that is not practical at high frequencies with coaxial cable or waveguides.< >
DOI:10.1109/MILCOM.1988.13474