Research
Funded Research
Free-Space Laser Communications: Propagation and Beam Formation Investigations
Dr. Michael Giles, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Increase of $199,991 (modification), total of $599,981
This research involves a five-year program to address issues associated with free-space laser communications through clear air turbulence and through scattering media, such as clouds and haze. This work supports laser communication system development for tactical and strategic Air Force Systems.