Saathof, R. (author), den Breeje, R. (author), Klop, W.A. (author), Kuiper, S. (author), Doelman, N.J. (author), Pettazzi, F. (author), Vosteen, L.L.A. (author), Truyens, D.C. (author), Crowcombe, W.E. (author), Human, J.D. (author), Ferrario, I. (author), Calvo, R.M. (author), Poliak, J. (author), Barrios, R. (author), Giggenbach, D. (author), Fuchs, C. (author), Scalise, S. (author) To overcome data rate limitations of RF communication links with satellites, TNO and DLR envision optical free-space communication feeder links for next generation high throughput satellites. This paper provides a feasibility assessment of such links and the technology needed. The main results of the link budget and the turbulence modeling of...
conference paper 2018
