The Role and Challenges of Free-space Optical Systems

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Chaudhary, Sushank; Amphawan, Angela
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Abstract
Complementing wireless radio networks with free-space optics (FSO) achieves high data rates by modulating radio subcarriers over an optical carrier without expensive optical fiber cabling, enabling a pervasive platform for reaching underserved areas. In this paper, we review the main features of FSO for terrestrial and inter-satellite communications. Simulations of 1 Gbps data transmission through FSO links in both terrestrial and inter-satellite communications have been investigated to highlight potential atmospheric challenges in FSO.
Date issued
2014-08
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/103383
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Research Laboratory of Electronics
Journal
Journal of Optical Communications
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter
Citation
Chaudhary, Sushank, and Angela Amphawan. “The Role and Challenges of Free-Space Optical Systems.” Journal of Optical Communications 35, no. 4 (January 1, 2014).
Version: Final published version
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2191-6322
0173-4911
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