Optical High-Speed Data Network in Space - An Update on HydRON's System Concept

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28 March 2022

conference paper
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

p. 7-13
DOI:10.1109/icsos53063.2022.9749744

Abstract

The High thRoughput Optical Network (HydRON) vision of the European Space Agency (ESA) is to seamlessly extend terrestrial high-capacity networks into space. The paper presents an update following the successful conclusion of internal assessments addressing various mission-and first system implementation aspects, as well as the conclusion of external studies completed in 2021. It focuses on two main aspects: a) providing a high level overview of the HydRON system concept, with more detail offered on the payload architectural options and b) providing an overview of the HydRON trade-offs that drive the overall end-to-end system design and performances of the HydRON Mission.

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