Optical data transmission technology for fixed and drag-on STS payload umbilicals, volume 2
R. W. St.denis · NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Optical data handling methods are studied as applicable to payload communications checkout and monitoring. Both payload umbilicals and interconnecting communication lines carrying payload data are examined for the following: (1) ground checkout requirements; (2) optical approach (technical survey of optical approaches, selection of optimum approach); (3) survey and select components; (4) compare with conventional approach; and (5) definition of follow on activity.