Dr. Linda M. Thomas Profile

Dr. Linda M. Thomas

Electrical Engineer at Naval Research Laboratory

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Editorial Board Member: Optical Engineering | Author | Editor

Publications (46)

SPIE Journal Paper | 23 March 2024 Open Access

Special Section Guest Editorial: Free Space Optical Communications

Szymon Gładysz, Morio Toyoshima, Miranda van Iersel, Linda Thomas

OE, Vol. 63, Issue 04, 041201, (March 2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.63.4.041201

KEYWORDS: Free space optical communications, Satellites, Optical engineering, Free space optics, Quantum optics experiments, Atmospheric turbulence, Atmospheric optics, Satellite communications, Quantum optical communication, Quantum light

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2020 Paper

Characterization of fast-steering mirrors at both high and low temperatures

Lindsey Willstatter, Rita Mahon, Joseph Ghiorzi, Jonathan Rabinovich, Linda Thomas

Proceedings Volume 11272, 112721K (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2551308

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Temperature metrology, Autocollimators, Microelectromechanical systems, Free space optics, Beam steering, Semiconductor lasers, Chemical oxygen iodine lasers, Calibration, Optical tracking

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2020 Paper

A system overview of a small form factor free space optical communication prototype

Taylor Page, Jonathan Rabinovich, Linda Thomas, Andrew Menas, Mike Ferraro, William Rabinovich, Rita Mahon, Wade Freeman

Proceedings Volume 11272, 112720L (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2551310

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Free space optics, Cameras, Prototyping, Short wave infrared radiation, Receivers, Acquisition tracking and pointing, Mirrors, Free space optical communications, Microelectromechanical systems

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2020 Paper

Effects of combinatorial sensing on tracking algorithms for FSO systems

Jonathan Rabinovich, Mike Ferraro, Taylor Page, Linda Thomas, William Rabinovich, Rita Mahon, Andrew Menas

Proceedings Volume 11272, 112721J (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2551302

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Free space optics, Avalanche photodetectors, Cameras, Detection and tracking algorithms, Photodetectors, Sensing systems, Short wave infrared radiation, Acquisition tracking and pointing

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2018 Paper

FSO links using high sensitivity gigabit combinational sensors and an adaptive high-throughput error-correction protocol

Mike Ferraro, Rita Mahon, James Murphy, James Dexter, William Rabinovich, Linda Thomas, Christopher Moore, William Clark, William Waters, Kenneth Vaccaro, Ryan McCourt

Proceedings Volume 10524, 1052408 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2290656

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Free space optics, Avalanche photodetectors, Sensors, Photodetectors, Error control coding, Forward error correction

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2018 Paper

Free space optics for tactical environments

Linda Thomas, Courtney Mann, Christopher Moore, William Rabinovich

Proceedings Volume 10524, 1052402 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2290284

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Sensors, Channel projecting optics, Visibility, Scintillation, Telecommunications, Acquisition tracking and pointing, Atmospheric propagation, Receivers, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2018 Paper

Estimation of terrestrial FSO availability

William Rabinovich, Rita Mahon, Mike Ferraro, James Murphy, Christopher Moore, Linda Thomas, Michael Vilcheck, Lindsay Willstatter

Proceedings Volume 10524, 105240K (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2290237

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Free space optics, Visibility, Scattering, Receivers, Turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Visibility through fog, Atmospheric modeling, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2017 Presentation + Paper

Cloud free optical link probabilities to satellites from multiple ground stations

Lindsey Willstatter, Christopher Moore, Taylor Page, Jake Griffiths, Linda Thomas

Proceedings Volume 10408, 104080F (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2275319

KEYWORDS: Clouds, Free space optics, Satellites, Probability theory, Free space

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2014 Paper

Integration of a concentric five element InAIAs/InGaAs avalanche photodiode array in a stabilized bi-static optical assembly

Mike Ferraro, Rita Mahon, William Rabinovich, James Murphy, Wade Freeman, Steve Frawley, Peter Goetz, Harris Burris, Linda Thomas, William Clark, William Waters, Kenneth Vaccaro, Brian Krejca, Barry Mathieu

Proceedings Volume 9080, 90801D (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2052943

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Receivers, Optical fabrication, Avalanche photodiodes, Sensors, Free space optics, Optical design, Ionization, Data centers, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2013 Paper

Atmospheric transmission from an instrument measuring scatter at 1550 nm

Michael Vilcheck, Christopher Moore, Rita Mahon, Jim Murphy, Anthony Bucholtz, Harris Burris, Linda Thomas, William Rabinovich

Proceedings Volume 8732, 873202 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2019143

KEYWORDS: Visibility, Receivers, Visibility through fog, Sensors, Climatology, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Modulation, Scattering, Particles, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2012 Paper

Automating a lasercomm terminal on a small unmanned aerial platform

W. Smith, H. Burris, M. Vilcheck, C. Moore, L. Summers, L. Thomas

Proceedings Volume 8380, 838005 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.921303

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Sensors, Optical tracking, Filtering (signal processing), Software development, Analog electronics, Laser development, Modulation, Clouds, Automatic tracking

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2012 Paper

Development of a large area InGaAs APD receiver based on an impact ionization engineered detector for free-space lasercomm applications

H. Burris, M. Ferraro, W. Freeman, C. Moore, J. Murphy, W. Rabinovich, W. Smith, L. Summers, L. Thomas, M. Vilcheck, W. Clark, W. Waters

Proceedings Volume 8380, 838008 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.921159

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Receivers, Avalanche photodetectors, Optical amplifiers, Electronics, Indium gallium arsenide, Ionization, Transmitters, Laser development, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2012 Paper

Characterization of InGaAs avalanche photodiode arrays with varying geometries for free-space optical communication

Mike Ferraro, Harris Burris, Rita Mahon, William Rabinovich, Wade Freeman, James Murphy, Peter Goetz, Christopher Moore, Linda Thomas, William Clark, William Waters, Kenneth Vaccaro, Brian Krejca

Proceedings Volume 8380, 83800A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919924

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Avalanche photodiodes, Free space optical communications, Sensors, Free space optics, Indium gallium arsenide, Photodetectors, Receivers, Ionization, Optical amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2012 Paper

Miniature lasercomm module for integration into a small unmanned aerial platform

M. Vilcheck, H. Burris, C. Moore, W. Smith, L. Thomas

Proceedings Volume 8380, 838003 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.921165

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Sensors, Transmitters, Beam splitters, Avalanche photodetectors, Laser optics, Laser development, Calibration, Commercial off the shelf technology, Clouds

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2011 Paper

InGaAs avalanche photodiode arrays for simultaneous communications and tracking

Mike Ferraro, Rita Mahon, William Rabinovich, Wade Freeman, James Murphy, Peter Goetz, Harris Burris, Christopher Moore, Linda Thomas, William Clark, William Waters

Proceedings Volume 8162, 81620D (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.895116

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Receivers, Optical amplifiers, Electronics, Sensors, Avalanche photodiodes, Free space optical communications, Indium gallium arsenide, Photodetectors, Telecommunications

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2011 Paper

Optical scintillation measurements in a desert environment II: retroreflector links

W. Rabinovich, R. Mahon, C. Moore, M. Ferraro, M. Suite, H. Burris, L. Thomas

Proceedings Volume 8162, 816209 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.895240

KEYWORDS: Retroreflectors, Scintillation, Receivers, Free space optics, Backscatter, Optical testing, Analytical research, Mirrors, Atmospheric scintillation, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2011 Paper

Optical scintillation measurements in a desert environment IV: simulated effects of scintillation on communications links

Michele Suite, W. Rabinovich, Rita Mahon, Christopher Moore, Mike Ferraro, H. Burris, L. Thomas

Proceedings Volume 8162, 81620B (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.895244

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Free space optics, Retroreflectors, Video, Free space optical communications, Optical testing, Error analysis, Analytical research, Modulation, Data communications

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2011 Paper

Characterization of impact ionization engineered InGaAs avalanche photodiodes

H. Burris, L. Thomas, C. Moore, W. Smith, D. Rabinovich, W. Rabinovich, M. Ferraro, M. Vilcheck, L. Summers, W. Clark, W. Waters

Proceedings Volume 8038, 80380C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886517

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Ionization, Indium gallium arsenide, Sensors, Single photon, Optical amplifiers, Avalanche photodiodes, Data modeling, Analytical research, Photon counting

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2011 Paper

Tactical network demonstration with free space lasercomm

H. Burris, M. Ferraro, W. Freeman, P. Goetz, R. Mahon, C. Moore, J. Murphy, J. Overfield, W. Rabinovich, W. Smith, M. Suite, L. Thomas, B. Xu

Proceedings Volume 7923, 792305 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.879476

KEYWORDS: Video, Fourier transforms, Cameras, Free space optical communications, Sensors, Receivers, Eye, Switches, Turbulence, Transmitters

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2010 Paper

The ONR enabling capability on high-bandwidth lasercomm

Linda Thomas, Christopher Moore, William Rabinovich

Proceedings Volume 7685, 76850I (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850893

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Atmospheric propagation, Mie scattering, Signal attenuation, Laser scattering, Laser applications, Rayleigh scattering, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Atmospheric particles, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2010 Paper

Naval Research Laboratory scintillation playback system for bench top lasercomm testing

Christopher Moore, Mena Stell, William Rabinovich, Harris Burris, Michele Suite, Linda Thomas, Rita Mahon

Proceedings Volume 7685, 768508 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.863557

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Surface plasmons, Sensors, Free space optics, Modulation, Scintillation, Analytical research, Signal attenuation, Telecommunications, Electronic test equipment

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2010 Paper

Free space optical communications research at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

W. Rabinovich, C. Moore, H. R. Burris, J. Murphy, M. Suite, R. Mahon, M. Ferraro, P. Goetz, L. Thomas, C. Font, G. C. Gilbreath, B. Xu, S. Binari, K. Hacker, S. Reese, W. Freeman, S. Frawley, E. Saint-Georges, S. Uecke, J. Sender

Proceedings Volume 7587, 758702 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843682

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Retroreflectors, Sensors, Receivers, Modulation, Free space optical communications, Atmospheric propagation, Modulators, Video, Eye

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 2009 Paper

Power spectra of a free space optical link in a maritime environment

Rita Mahon, Christopher Moore, Harris Burris, William Rabinovich, Michele Suite, Linda Thomas

Proceedings Volume 7464, 746407 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828860

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Turbulence, Water, Free space, Free space optics, Atmospheric turbulence, Atmospheric scintillation, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric optics, Meteorology

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Proceedings Article | 2 May 2009 Paper

Long range analog RF free space optical communication link in a maritime environment

H. Burris, F. Bucholtz, C. Moore, K. Grant, M. Suite, C. McDermitt, B. Clare, R. Mahon, W. Martinsen, M. Ferraro, R. Sawday, B. Xu, C. Font, L. Thomas, K. Mudge, W. Rabinovich, G. Gilbreath, W. Scharpf, E. Saint-Georges, S. Uecke

Proceedings Volume 7324, 73240G (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819800

KEYWORDS: Frequency modulation, Fermium, Video, Modulation, Free space optics, Signal to noise ratio, Receivers, Analog electronics, Sensors, Modulators

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2008 Paper

High speed lasercomm data transfer in Seahawk 2007 exercise

H. Burris, C. Moore, J. Waterman, M. Suite, K. Vilardebo, L. Wasiczko, W. Rabinovich, R. Mahon, M. Ferraro, E. Sainte Georges, S. Uecke, P. Poirier, M. Lovern, F. Hanson

Proceedings Volume 6951, 69510V (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.783734

KEYWORDS: Video, Receivers, Cameras, Transmitters, Photodynamic therapy, Mid-IR, Turbulence, Video surveillance, Sensors, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2008 Paper

NRL's research at the Lasercomm Test Facility: characterization of the maritime atmosphere and initial results in analog FM lasercomm

Linda Wasiczko Thomas, Christopher Moore, Harris Burris, Michele Suite, Walter Reed Smith, William Rabinovich

Proceedings Volume 6951, 69510S (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.783791

KEYWORDS: Fermium, Frequency modulation, Atmospheric propagation, Receivers, Analog electronics, Scintillation, Turbulence, Laser beam propagation, Sensors, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2008 Paper

Results from long term studies of packet testing at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory free-space lasercomm test facility

M. Suite, H. Burris, C. Moore, L. Wasiczko, R. Mahon, W. Rabinovich

Proceedings Volume 6951, 69510U (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.783696

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Free space optics, Analytical research, Transmitters, Sensors, Optical amplifiers, Atmospheric propagation, Laser optics, Laser communications, Laser safety

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2007 Paper

Large diameter high-speed InGaAs receivers for free-space lasercom

H. Burris, M. Ferraro, C. Moore, P. Goetz, W. Waters, W. Clark, W. Rabinovich, L. Wasiczko, M. Suite, R. Mahon, J. Murphy, M. Stell, W. Scharpf, G. Gilbreath

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.723549

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Receivers, Sensors, Indium gallium arsenide, Optical amplifiers, Transmitters, Analytical research, Atmospheric optics, Free space optics, Single mode fibers

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2007 Paper

A new marine atmospheric spectrum for laser propagation

Frida Strömqvist Vetelino, Katelyn Grayshan, Cynthia Young, Kenneth Grant, Linda Wasiczko, Harris Burris, Christopher Moore, Rita Mahon, Michele Suite, Charmaine Gilbreath

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510D (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720903

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Ocean optics, Oceanography, Receivers, Atmospheric propagation, Turbulence, Atmospheric optics, Laser beam propagation, Optical turbulence, Atmospheric scintillation

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2007 Paper

Studies of atmospheric propagation in the maritime environment at NRL

Linda Wasiczko, Christopher Moore, Harris Burris, Michele Suite, Mena Stell, Will Rabinovich

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510F (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.723556

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Atmospheric propagation, Turbulence, Receivers, Free space optical communications, Spherical lenses, Laser beam propagation, Sensors, Clocks, Transmitters

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2007 Paper

Comparison study of packet error rates and bit error rates at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory free-space lasercom test facility

M. Suite, H. Burris, C. Moore, L. Wasiczko, M. Stell, R. Mahon, W. Rabinovich, W. Scharpf

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510G (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.723554

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Receivers, Transmitters, Optical amplifiers, Analytical research, Control systems, Sensors, Telecommunications, Laser optics, Laser communications

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2006 Paper

Coherent effects and aperture averaging in retroreflected light

Rita Mahon, William Rabinovich, Harris Burris, Mike Ferraro, Wade Freeman, Christopher Moore, James Murphy, Michelle Suite, Linda Wasiczko

Proceedings Volume 6304, 63041Y (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.691317

KEYWORDS: Retroreflectors, Receivers, Scintillation, Temperature metrology, Monte Carlo methods, Atmospheric scintillation, Laser beam diagnostics, Atmospheric optics, Turbulence, Photodiodes

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Characterization of the marine atmosphere for free-space optical communication

Linda Wasiczko, Christopher Moore, Harris Burris, Michele Suite, Mena Stell, James Murphy, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, William Rabinovich, William Scharpf

Proceedings Volume 6215, 621501 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668127

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Transmitters, Receivers, Turbulence, Sensors, Atmospheric propagation, Free space optical communications, Data acquisition, Collimation, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Initial measurements of atmospheric parameters in a marine environment

Frida Vetelino, Cynthia Young, Kenneth Grant, Linda Wasiczko, Harris Burris, Christopher Moore, Rita Mahon, Michele Suite, Kerry Corbett, Bradley Clare, Charmaine Gilbreath, William Rabinovich

Proceedings Volume 6215, 621503 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668026

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Receivers, Phase modulation, Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric propagation, Ocean optics, Turbulence, Gaussian beams, Atmospheric scintillation, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Packet testing in free-space optical communication links over water

M. Suite, H. Burris, C. Moore, M. Stell, L. Wasiczko, W. Freeman, W. Rabinovich, G. C. Gilbreath, W. Scharpf

Proceedings Volume 6215, 621505 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668128

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Receivers, Transmitters, Laser optics, Optical amplifiers, Scintillation, Free space optical communications, Error analysis, Clocks, Analytical research

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