@inproceedings{ea598552f942462eb2334564b82c8c31,
title = "FAST simulation of bidirectional ground-space optical links with adaptive optics",
abstract = "Free space optical links between the ground and space can be severely degraded by atmospheric turbulence, resulting in bit errors and signal fades. Adaptive optics (AO) allows partial correction of the phase aberrations induced by atmospheric turbulence, in turn allowing larger apertures and higher bandwidth for the optical link. We present FAST (Fourier domain Adaptive optics Simulation Tool), employing a semi-analytical approach using an analytical Fourier domain AO model. FAST can characterise the distribution of received flux between 10 and 200 times faster than full wave-optical simulations, and can be applied both to downlink and uplink precompensated beams.",
author = "Farley, {Ollie J. D.} and James Osborn and Townson, {Matthew J.}",
year = "2023",
month = apr,
day = "25",
doi = "10.1117/12.2646044",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781510659315",
volume = "12413",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Hamid Hemmati and Robinson, {Bryan S.}",
booktitle = "Proceedings of SPIE",
address = "United States",
note = "Free-Space Laser Communications XXXV ; Conference date: 28-01-2023 Through 03-02-2023",
}