Higher performance and lower cost optical DPSK receiver
Project Introduction
To demonstrate (benchtop experiment) a DPSK receiver with a free-space interferometer, showing that fiber-optic coupling, associated adaptive optics, and optical preamplification can be avoided, with potential large cost savings; To rigorously quantify the performance (capacity and photon-budget) tradeoff between conventional (adaptive optics + optical preamplification) systems and our proposed free-space photon-counting-array approach; To develop extensions to orthogonal phase-modulated signaling over multiple symbols and associated photon-counting receiver structures, which enable approaching the photon efficiency of high-order pulse position modulation.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Results from a successful bench-top demonstration would enable infusion into near-Earth and terrestrial communication links in development that utilize DPSK modulation (e.g., NASA LCRD, DARPA FOENEX, other DoD applications). Removing requirement for AO would provide a significant reduction in cost of a DPSK system, putting JPL at a competitive advantage in bidding for free-space DPSK. Successful implementation of multiple-symbol phase-shift-keying would represent a breakthrough in practical implementation of low duty-cycle modulations, providing performance and SWAP gains.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
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Project Duration
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 3 |
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX05 Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems
- TX05.5 Revolutionary Communications Technologies
- TX05.5.1 Cognitive Networking
