in-orbit / operational
OpSTAR: An In-Orbit Demonstrator for Optical Time Transfer and Positioning in Future Space Networks
Dr. Sinda Mejri· European Space Agency (ESA)
navigationinstrument performanceoptical ground stations
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PosterSimulation / Modelling
Optimal transmitter beam size in FSO uplink to LEO and GEO satellite
Prof. Ernesto Ciaramella
Scuola Superiore Sant'anna
Day
Tuesday · 2026-10-13
Time
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Session
Exhibition and Poster Session-2
Venue
ICSO 2026 Conference Venue
Session Exhibition and Poster Session-2
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This study employs wave optics and phase screen numerical simulations to determine the optimal transmitter beam waist for free-space optical uplinks. By analyzing how beam size affects scintillation, beam wander, and shape distortions across different turbulence regimes, it provides a reliable design framework for high-speed satellite connectivity. This tool enables precise link optimization, mitigating losses that traditional analytical models fail to capture.
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