Terrestrial optical communication network of integrated fiber and free-space links which requires no electro-optical conversion between links

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PATENT NO 6239888
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09065685

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Erbium doped fiber amplifiers (ERDAs) optically couple optical signals between free-space and fiber optic links of a terrestrial optical communication network. The optical gain of transmitting and receiving ERDAs is controlled to achieve good optical signal communication. Control occurs in response to signals received at the transmitting and receiving ends of the links. Control, status and management information may be communicated optically between link head stations. The physical position of transceivers at opposite ends of the link optical signal paths is also controlled.

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HEINZ WILLEBRAND7083 FAIRWAYS DRIVE LONGMONT CO 80503

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Willebrand, Heinz Longmont, CO 9 556

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