Print Email Facebook Twitter Fundamental Challenges for Laser Satellite Communications and Quantum Key Distribution Title Fundamental Challenges for Laser Satellite Communications and Quantum Key Distribution Author Saathof, R. (TU Delft Space Systems Egineering) Speretta, S. (TU Delft Space Systems Egineering) Guo, J. (TU Delft Space Systems Egineering) Kuiper, J.M. (TU Delft Space Systems Egineering) Gill, E.K.A. (TU Delft Space Systems Egineering) Date 2021 Abstract Laser satellite communications provides an attractive application for optical communications. It provides more bandwidth with improved security at potentially a lower cost due to reduced size weight and power (SWAP) and reduced license cost compared to radio frequencies (RF) communications. These advantages have been recognized for years and lead to the successful European data relay service (EDRS) [1]. This service provides the proof that optical communications can be used as a reliable means of satellite communications. In addition, the inherently save quantum key distribution (QKD) technology is demonstrated in a satellite to ground link in [2]... To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:dd3855c1-4365-41c4-b885-829b4aa90542 Event 2nd optical wireless communication conference, 2021-09-28, Online event, Eindhoven, Netherlands Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type abstract Rights © 2021 R. Saathof, S. Speretta, J. Guo, J.M. Kuiper, E.K.A. Gill Files PDF RUDOLF1.pdf 906.91 KB PDF OWC_2021_Rudolf_Saathof.pdf 727.14 KB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:dd3855c1-4365-41c4-b885-829b4aa90542/datastream/OBJ1/view