Estimation of Accessible Probability in a Low Earth Orbit Satellite to Ground Laser Communications

The accessible probability of a low-orbit satellite from ground is estimated by using images taken by a meteorological satellite and by analyzing visible passes of the satellite. The study indicates that the blockage by clouds in satellite-ground laser communications is almost avoidable by properly...

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Main Authors: Y. Takayama, M. Toyoshima, N. Kura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Spolecnost pro radioelektronicke inzenyrstvi 2010-06-01
Series:Radioengineering
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Online Access:http://www.radioeng.cz/fulltexts/2010/10_02_249_253.pdf