PosterIn-Orbit / Operational

Experimental Validation and Atmospheric Turbulence Characterization of Optical Satellite-to-Ground Links

Ms. Elena Fernandez-Nino

i2CAT Foundation

Day

Monday · 2026-10-12

Time

3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

Session

Exhibition and Poster Session-1

Venue

ICSO 2026 Conference Venue

Session Exhibition and Poster Session-1

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In 30 seconds

This research provides a systematic analytical procedure for selecting optimal optical ground station (OGS) locations based on atmospheric turbulence characterization and topographical analysis. The methodology includes experimental validation via 6GStarLab satellite-to-ground links, ensuring robust signal quality and high-precision pointing stability. This framework enables the strategic deployment of optical infrastructure, significantly improving the feasibility of high-bandwidth satellite-to-ground optical communications.

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Topics & Subtopics

Optical CommunicationsOptical Ground StationsPointing, Acquisition & TrackingAtmospheric TurbulenceChannel Monitoring & ForecastingCalibrationInstrument PerformanceAtmospheric LidarLaser RangingAssembly & Alignment