Theoretical and experimental results for 1550-nm light scattering in clouds and their predictions for pulse broadening effects on high-throughput optical communications

Graham J. Martin; William R. Christian; John E. Mansell; Jian Ma; Bruce K. Winker

doi:10.1117/12.818167

6 May 2009 Theoretical and experimental results for 1550-nm light scattering in clouds and their predictions for pulse broadening effects on high-throughput optical communications

Graham J. Martin, William R. Christian, John E. Mansell, Jian Ma, Bruce K. Winker

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 7324, Atmospheric Propagation VI; 73240N (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818167
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2009, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

We present theoretical and experimental results for the expected impact on high-throughput optical communication systems of pulse broadening effects from scattered light propagating through water-based clouds. Existing analytical models are compared with experimental results. A preferred Monte Carlo model is developed and validated from field measurements of off-axis scattering through clouds, using a low-power continuous wave laser source at 1550 nm wavelength. This model is used in the time domain to examine the effects of pulse broadening for Gigabit and higher systems with practical apertures and fields of view. Results indicate that, for most current scenarios, pulse stretching may not cause significant inter-symbol interference.

Citation Download Citation

Graham J. Martin, William R. Christian, John E. Mansell, Jian Ma, and Bruce K. Winker "Theoretical and experimental results for 1550-nm light scattering in clouds and their predictions for pulse broadening effects on high-throughput optical communications", Proc. SPIE 7324, Atmospheric Propagation VI, 73240N (6 May 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818167

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