The Relay experiment plan
Wideband, narrowband, multiplex, and one-way noise loading capabilities of Relay I ground stations, and experiment plan for Relay program
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Wideband, narrowband, multiplex, and one-way noise loading capabilities of Relay I ground stations, and experiment plan for Relay program
Flexible commutation system for routing numerous signal-carrying leads to centrally located multiplexer for Saturn
Codes for multiple-access communication satellite systems using time-frequency multiplexing
System reorganization of spacecraft data encoder to localize multiplexer degradation
Parametric amplifiers and tunnel diodes as L-band and S-band down-converters - frequency division multiplexing
Flight prototype equipment of addressable telemetry systems with all multiplexers interconnected to addressing and monitoring sources by one address cable and one data cable
Multiple access communication utilizing small ground stations for satellite communication modulation - multiplexing techniques
Block coded frequency multiplexed PM COMMUNICATION system design and performance, considering simplification, cost and weight
Design and performance of frequency multiplexed phase-modulated communication systems
A new way to compress an optical pulse in a single-mode fiber is presented in this paper. By the use of the cross phase modulation (CPM) effect caused by the nonlinearity of the optical fiber, a shepherd pulse propagating on a different wavelength beam in a wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) single-mode fiber system can be used to enhance the pulse compression of a co-propagating primary pulse.
Kinetic inductance detectors (KIDs) are a promising technology for astronomical observations over a wide range of wavelengths in the mm and sub-mm regime. Simple fabrication, in as little as one lithographic layer, and passive frequency-domain multiplexing, with readout of up to 1000 pixels on a single line with a single cold amplifier, make KIDs an attractive solution for high-pixel-count detector arrays. We are developing an array that optimizes KIDs for optical frequencies near 100GHz to expand their usefulness in mm-wave applications, with a particular focus on CMBB-mode measurement efforts in association with the QUBIC telescope. We have designed, fabricated, and tested a 20-pixel prototype array using a simple quasi lumped microstrip design and pulsed DC reactive magnetron-sputtered TiNTiTiN trilayer resonators, optimized for detecting 100GHz (3mm) signals. Here we present a discussion of design considerations for the array, as well as preliminary detector characterization measurements and results from a study of TiN trilayer properties.
Micro-X is a sounding rocket-borne instrument that uses a microcalorimeter array to perform high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy. This instrument flew for the first time on July 22nd, 2018, from the White Sands Missile Range, USA. This flight marks the first successful operation of a transition-edge sensor array and its time-division multiplexing readout system in space. This launch was dedicated to the observation of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A. A failure in the attitude control system prevented the rocket from pointing and led to no time on target. The onboard calibration source provided X-rays in flight, and it is used to compare detector performance during preflight integration, flight, and after the successful post-flight recovery. This calibration data demonstrate the capabilities of the detector in a space environment as well as its potential for future flight.
Design for reliability by using your multiplexer’s un-assigned channels. With optimal channelization, software can detect, correct, and eliminate critical outcomes due to addressing failures.
Bulk multiplex error control coding approach to nullify long error bursts and random error protection
Security warning system consisting of 15 television cameras is capable of monitoring several remote or unoccupied areas simultaneously. The system uses a commutator and decommutator, allowing time-multiplexed video transmission. This security system could be used in industrial and retail establishments.
Optimized laboratory narrow-band speech compression system for spacecraft application - single-equivalent formant concept, two-formant synthesizer, multiplexing and circuitry
Integrated-circuit multiplexed telemetry systems for biomedical applications
Multichannel telemetry system is used for chronic implantation in animals to monitor a variety of physiological parameters. A hermetically sealed unit, the system uses a time-sharing multiplex scheme to commutate between various sensor inputs and enables the number of channels to be increased or decreased.