Near-Earth Laser Communications, Second Edition

Near-Earth Laser Communications, Second Edition, 2nd Edition, edited by Hamid Hemmati, provides a reference overview of near-Earth laser communication theory and technology. The volume surveys basic concepts, component and subsystem developments, fundamental limitations, and methods used to approach those limits.

Coverage emphasizes hardware technologies, device implementations, and system trades across optical communication platforms. The work examines operational systems alongside techniques such as pointing, acquisition, and tracking.

Published in 2020, this second edition added technology updates across nearly all chapters through both major and minor revisions. It also explores active research initiatives and projects planned for the near future.