Optical data storage in space missions
L.J.M. Joosten, R.M.M. Sijmonsma, F.B. Visser, W.E. Reesink · 1987
Optical mass storage of digital data is attractive for use in space missions. This is the result of an ESA/ESTEC study performed by the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory and Van der Heem Electronics (Signaal/Philips). Upgrading of commercial devices seems feasible, while ground support can be done by common equipment and software. In this way the benefits of optical storage become available for space missions. Paper presented at the Symposium on Technology and Standardisation for On-Board Data Management Systems, 1-5 June 1987, Madrid, Spain.