Optical and Microwave Free-Space Communications Development and Test Facility

Our aim is to upgrade the capability of the University of Canberra, Monash University, the RMIT University and the University of NSW at ADFA to collaborate in the development and testing of next generation ultra-broadband telecommunications and data-communications devices and systems. We will augment existing intrumentation at each of the institutions to enable the collaborative development, testing and system integration of high capacity free-space optical and microwave components. Eperimental systems will be tested in the free-space optical communications range and satellite earth station complex situated on the University of Canberra campus.