Technologies of space exploration
SLS Experiment
Objective:
Development test of the equipment and demonstration of the Russian procedure of data reception - transmission via the space laser line.
Tasks:
- Mounting of the equipment of laser communication onboard terminal (LCOT) and LCOT-E external module included during extravehicular activity (EVA).
- Development test of the basic design and production process solutions on the ISS RS during the space flight, which are implemented in the advanced flight equipment.
- Development test of data reception - transmission procedure using the laser communication line.
Science Hardware Used:
- LCOT-E external module as an assembly;
- LCOT-I internal module;
- LCOT-E cable reel;
- Cable set.
Flight Equipment Used:
- Laptop A31P;
- Universal work station with its base, platform, fixed plate.
Expected Results:
Definition of rational fields of using of the laser communication channel between SC with the capability to decrease the following: mass, energy consumption of the communication complex, increase the data rate relative to common options using radio waves.
The proposed structure can be used to establish the intersatellite communication lines at a distance of ~ 6000 km and the intersatellite lines for data relay via the satellites in geostationary orbit.
Experiment Results:
Information transmitted in real time with data on characteristics of the communication channel under different conditions to carry out a space experiment, as well as telemetry information (TMI) on the time of LCOT activation and operation.
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