NASA’s first integrated photonics modem to be tested
Q. NASA’s top integrated photonics modem will be tested as part of the multi year LCRD. What does LCRD stand for?- Published on 01 Feb 16a. Laser Communications Relay Demonstration
b. Laser Communication Retail Demonstration
c. Live Communications Relay Demonstration
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Laser Communications Relay Demonstration
The first ever integrated photonics modem will be tested abroad the International Space Station commencing in 2020 as part of the NASA Laser Communications Relay Demo. The cell phone-sized device incorporates optics-based functions such as lasers, switches and wires onto a microchip much like an integrated circuit found in all electronics hardware. Once aboard the ISS, the so-called Integrated LCRD LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) User Modem and Amplifier (ILLUMA) will serve as a low-Earth orbit terminal for Nasa’s LCRD.
