INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Airborne Laser Communication Testbed (ALCT) is a research platform in high-data-rate communication systems designed to complement
existing aeronautical radio frequency (RF) communications.This innovative technology offers several distinct advantages: exceptional data
transmission rates, resistance to jamming, enhanced physical security, and low probability of interception/detection (LPI/LPD)
Notably, it operates independently of RF spectrum allocations, requiring clear line of sight (LOS) to establish a link within its
NASARecent developments of the ALCT have provided practical approaches to critical aerospace communication challenges
to maintain high-speed data transmission across significant distances in both air-to-ground and preliminary air-to-air configurations.This
advanced laser communication technology has proven its viability as a powerful complement to conventional RF systems, showing promise for
while maintaining operational links at even greater ranges, marks a significant advancement in aeronautical communication capabilities
A particularly noteworthy achievement has been the successful implementation of air-to-air tracking, validated through retroreflector
testing.These innovations hold special significance for urban air mobility applications and address the growing demand for reliable,
