Date of Award

12-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

David Norman, Lt Col, USAF

Abstract

An original design is presented for a fiber optic based digital image transmission link operating at a serial bit rate of 250 Mbits/Second. The link is designed as an integral part of an airborne infrared imaging system with particular emphasis on avoiding problems associated with aircraft electromagnetic interference (EMI). Unique features include simplicity (single PC board transmitter and receiver), low power, low cost (under $3,000), and use of the latest off-the-shelf components (including the Gazelle GA9011/GA9012 HOT ROD chip set). Theoretical modeling is used to predict a bit error rate of better than 10-15, while actual measurements include transmission of over 1013 bits without any errors (measured bit error rate of at least 10-13. Test results also show that the link is capable of transmitting 640 x 480 pixel (12 bits per pixel) images with no significant image degradation.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GE-ENG-91D-45

DTIC Accession Number

ADA243686

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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