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In this work there are studied the conditions for the effective quantum communications between a terminal on Earth and the other onboard of an orbiter. The quantum key distribution between a LEO satellite and a ground station is studied in particular. The effect of the propagation over long distances as well as the background during day or night is modeled, compared and discussed in the context of key generation and exchange.
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Bonato, C., Tomaello, A., Da Deppo, V., Naletto, G., Villoresi, P. (2009). Study of the Quantum Channel between Earth and Space for Satellite Quantum Communications. In: Sithamparanathan, K., Marchese, M. (eds) Personal Satellite Services. PSATS 2009. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 15. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04260-7_5
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