| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1765160 | Advances in Space Research | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Our results show the feasibility of QKD from low-Earth orbit satellites to Earth during night time; QKD uplinks are much more difficult to achieve, and their implementation is feasible reducing the field of view of the receiving telescope. Feasibility of QKD with satellite at higher altitude is a technological challenge due to the narrow portion of sky that an Earth station can effectively use for communication.
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Authors
Andrea Tomaello, Cristian Bonato, Vania Da Deppo, Giampiero Naletto, Paolo Villoresi,