Network-centric free space optical communication systems and modulating retro reflectors

Maha Achour; Bo Ryu; Zhensheng Zhang

doi:10.1117/12.633387

18 August 2005 Network-centric free space optical communication systems and modulating retro reflectors

Maha Achour, Bo Ryu, Zhensheng Zhang

Proceedings Volume 5892, Free-Space Laser Communications V; 58920B (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.633387
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Recent advances in optical modulators and folded-path channel simulation bring an extra dimension to ongoing hybrid Free-Space Optics (FSO) and wireless RF networks. Typical FSO transceiver system design and network integration differ from emerging interrogators targeting Modulating Retro Reflector (MRR). At long ranges and in hostile environments, MRR edge nodes provide vital information such as relative GPS coordinates, unit identification, and integrated sensors data. To optimize network scalability, dynamic, instantaneous critical data flow, and real-time response, FSO transceivers and interrogators should overlap in physical layer performance and network layers interface. In this paper, we review system specification, requirement and channel impact on one-pass FSO and RF links as well as double-pass MRR links. Then, we state the underlying challenges on their network integration and ways to optimize performance by re-designing the system physical layer and identifying the corresponding network requirements.

Citation Download Citation

Maha Achour, Bo Ryu, and Zhensheng Zhang "Network-centric free space optical communication systems and modulating retro reflectors", Proc. SPIE 5892, Free-Space Laser Communications V, 58920B (18 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.633387

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available

Members: $17.00

Non-members: $21.00 ADD TO CART

PROCEEDINGS
12 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

GET CITATION

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Get copyright permission Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace

KEYWORDS

Free space optics

Telecommunications

Turbulence

Signal attenuation

Modulation

Receivers

Transceivers

Show All Keywords

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years