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Title: RF/optical shared aperture for high availability wideband communication RF/FSO links

Abstract

An RF/Optical shared aperture is capable of transmitting and receiving optical signals and RF signals simultaneously. This technology enables compact wide bandwidth communications systems with 100% availability in clear air turbulence, rain and fog. The functions of an optical telescope and an RF reflector antenna are combined into a single compact package by installing an RF feed at either of the focal points of a modified Gregorian telescope.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1174181
Patent Number(s):
8989584
Application Number:
14/190,035
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02B - OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01Q - ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC52-07NA27344
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Feb 25
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
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Citation Formats

Ruggiero, Anthony J, Pao, Hsueh-yuan, and Sargis, Paul. RF/optical shared aperture for high availability wideband communication RF/FSO links. United States: N. p., 2015. Web.
Ruggiero, Anthony J, Pao, Hsueh-yuan, & Sargis, Paul. RF/optical shared aperture for high availability wideband communication RF/FSO links. United States.
Ruggiero, Anthony J, Pao, Hsueh-yuan, and Sargis, Paul. Tue . "RF/optical shared aperture for high availability wideband communication RF/FSO links". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1174181.
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