Abstract

A novel use of optical fiber data transmission technology is presented for an optical-fiber-linked geostationary tether satellite (F-GTS) system, in which several satellites are connected with tethers, physically, and with optical fibers. The communication linkage by optical fibers among satellites may be helpful in dividing tasks and in distributing control signals. In addition, the distance of the satellite location could also be sensed from the delay on the optical pulse propagating through the fibers.

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