Optical communications using laser light in the visible spectral range is being considered for future deep-space missions. Such a system will require a large telescope in earth vicinity to be used as a receiving station for data return from the spacecraft. A preliminary discussion for a ground-based receiving station consisting of a 10-meter hexagonally segmented primary with high surface tolerance and a unique sunshade is presented.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    A ten-meter optical telescope for deep-space communications


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes IV ; 1990 ; Tucson, AZ, United States


    Publication date :

    1990-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    8-Meter UV/Optical Space Telescope

    Stahl, H. Philip | NTRS | 2008


    Analysis of Telescope Arrays for Deep Space Optical Communications

    Eftekhar, A. A. / Khjorasani, S. / Adibi, A. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2005



    An 8 Meter Monolithic UV/Optical Space Telescope

    Stahl, H. Philip / Postman, Marc | NTRS | 2008