Research on Airborne Laser Communication Technology

Abstract

Laser communication (Lasercom) offer tremendous advantages over RF communication system in bandwidth and security. Laser terminals can be located on aircraft for transmitting a high speed data between aircraft or from an aircraft to ground. Based on advantages of Lasercom, the essentiality of the research was first proposed. Then, a feasible scheme of airborne Lasercom system was put forward, including optical subsystem, ATP subsystem and communication subsystem. Finally, key technologies and solutions of the system were analyzed.