LOCK-IT Compact
A compact solution for lasercom applications for small aperture telescopes
Application
Lasercom OptiCal linK InsTrument
A compact Deployable Adaptive Optics Platform developed using a modular architecture, designed to provide real-time atmospheric turbulence correction for optical ground stations, improving wavefront quality and enhancing the performance and reliability of free-space optical communication systems
Advantages
- Real-time atmospheric turbulence compensation, improving wavefront quality and optical beam stability.
- Enhanced performance and reliability of free-space optical (FSO) communication links.
- Compact and deployable design, enabling rapid installation and operation in different optical ground stations.
- Modular architecture, allowing easy integration, scalability, maintenance, and future system upgrades.
- Improved optical link efficiency, resulting in higher signal quality and reduced communication errors.
- Increased operational flexibility, making the platform suitable for a wide range of terrestrial and space optical communication applications.
- Reduced system complexity and deployment time through a modular, reconfigurable design.
- High adaptability to different telescope configurations and environmental conditions
Key Specs
| FEATURES |
|---|
| Adaptive optics correction: Increased received optical power |
| Real-time wavefront compensation: Higher SNR |
| Compact footprint: Easy transportation and deployment |
| Modular architecture: Flexible integration with existing systems |
| Open interfaces: Compatibility with multiple OGS configurations |
| Scalable design: Adaptable to different telescope apertures and mission profiles |
Technical Data
| PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Supported telescope aperture | configurable (starting from 15 cm clear aperture) | |
| Operating wavelength(s) | C-band, if needed configurable | |
| Rejection bandwidth | 115 Hz | |
| Corrected wavefront modes | 50 | |
| Dimensions | Slim version: 200 mm x 500 mm x 150 mmSquare version: 350 mm x 350 mm x 150 mm | Slim version: optimal for assembly on the bottom or on the top of the telescopeSquare version: optimal for assembly on the back or on the Nasmyth port |
| Mass | < 15 Kg |
Customized versions
We could shape the offer to your needs
| MODELS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLUTION | BASE (TIP-TILT) | HIGH END (tip-tilt + wavefront correction) | HIGH END +tx | HIGH END +tx +tracking | |
| RX | fast steering mirror | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Deformable mirror | NOT | YES | YES | YES | |
| Wave front sensor | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| Automatic fiber alignment | NOT | YES | YES | YES | |
| SOLUTION | BASE (TIP-TILT) | HIGH END (tip-tilt + wavefront correction) | HIGH END +tx | HIGH END +tx +tracking | |
| TX | Sources + transmitting lens | NOT | NOT | YES | YES |
| CompactControlCabinet | Real time controller | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Master control unit | NOT | YES | YES | YES | |
| Supply switch | NOT | YES | YES | YES | |