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Visual Light Communication for System-System Comm

Completed TRL 4 (started at 2, targeting 4)

Description

Demonstrate the feasibility of using miniature Visible Light Communication technologies for inter-system communication.

Benefits

Significant cost and time savings on system-system integration, especially in confined areas such as small compartments and aircraft bays

Details

Technology areaCommunications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: AFRC CIF (AFRC CIF)
Lead organizationArmstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Start date2022-10-01
End date2023-09-30

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