Free space optics in different (civil and military) application scenarios in combination with other wireless technologies

Leitgeb, Erich; Plank, Thomas; Loschnigg, M.; Mandl, Peter

doi:10.1109/netwks.2014.6959207

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“…Such a hybrid construction can be classified into three categories: redundant systems, switch-over systems and load-balancing systems [40]. The redundant systems duplicate data and transmit them simultaneously over both the FSO and RF data links.…”

Section: Fso/rf Hybrid Data Linkmentioning

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Analysis of Free-Space Optics Development

Mikołajczyk¹,

Bielecki²,

Bugajski³

et al. 2017

Metrology and Measurement Systems

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The article presents state of work in technology of free-space optical communications (Free Space Optics − FSO). Both commercially available optical data links and their further development are described. The main elements and operation limiting factors of FSO systems have been identified. Additionally, analyses of FSO/RF hybrid systems application are included. The main aspects of LasBITer project related to such hybrid technology for security and defence applications are presented.

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Section: Fso/rf Hybrid Data Linkmentioning

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Analysis of Free-Space Optics Development

Mikołajczyk¹,

Bielecki²,

Bugajski³

et al. 2017

Metrology and Measurement Systems

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“…Free space optics transmission is subject to many research investigations because of its well-known advantages 8 . These optical systems are being preferred to microwave systems in cities and villages where the communication link distance is short.…”

Section: Related Work In Wireless Optical Transmissionmentioning

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Polarization Mode Dispersion Analysis on Wireless Optical Link

Kora

Moikazi

Ouattara

2015

Procedia Computer Science

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Wireless optical communication solutions have quickly emerged the market. They are actually considered as potential alternative to fiber optic solutions that are currently the most claimed technologies in terms of data rate. The main issue for this technology besides providing low cost and high data rate link service is to ensure continuity and quality on the provided link. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to investigate the factors that could disturb the link. In this paper, PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion) in FSO has been investigated. PMD is induced from a delay between propagation modes, using polarization sheets we might seclude one of the propagation modes and avoid dispersion. Two different approaches have been considered: the received power depending on the polarization angle and the average data rate according to vertical or horizontal propagation. Based on experimental tests, PMD and its impacts on transmission delay have been evaluated.

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“…Satellite & Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) combinationIn[34], combination of FSOC with satellite communication & WLAN in civil military cooperation (CIMIC) scenarios have been discussed. Various possible military applications based on integrating FSOC with wireless networking using Local Multipoint Distribution System (LMDS), satellite communications, Wireless LAN, and DVB-T (Terrestrial Digital Video Broadcast) have been demonstrated.…”

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“…The user's computer/laptop would be fitted with equipment compatible for DVB-T data (downlink) reception & a network interface card would connect to FSOC. It has also been brought out in[34] that an Earth station can be installed in military areas fitted with FSOC & WLAN can be effectively utilized for conducting a VC between various military bases or with military command areas and civil agencies like Fire Fighters, station police, Government departments etc. This much needed scenario of CIMIC has been undertaken in civil-military exercise in Austria.…”

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Emerging Military Applications of Free Space Optical Communication Technology: A Detailed Review

Kumar

Sharma

2022

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) technology, designed to operate through free space as medium is rapidly emerging as reliable, fast & secure alternative for broadband communication. It is being researched & investigated for applications and technical utilities in both civil & military domain systems owing to its immense benefits including high security, better data rates & fast installations, no requirement of licensed spectrum, best costs & simplicity of design as compared to contemporary Radio Frequency (RF) systems. FSOC networks once established are difficult to detect & intercept in view of small divergence of the laser beams. This paper reviews the FSOC technology and presents features based merits as well as unmatched advantages & associated major applications in various fields collating them into a single reference point for future research. Efforts have also been invested to present a review of FSOC’s limitations & innovative emerging mitigation techniques which can prove to be a one stop feeder & a launch pad for future research in FSOC domain. A literature survey has been undertaken of available FSOC related military applications to review & gather relevant inputs to throw light on emerging trends in military applications including recent experiments & researched areas pertaining to laser systems & weapons, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), under sea usages, terrestrial applications, aerial, naval ships/shore based applications & RF/hybrid systems. It has been endeavored to shed light on findings & developments in these classified military domains to generate inputs for future work in this domain. Finally, a future technical roadmap and a way ahead & suggestions have been coined up pointing towards required impetus & focus areas in FSOC research domain.

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Free space optics in different (civil and military) application scenarios in combination with other wireless technologies

Cited by 12 publications

References 5 publications

Analysis of Free-Space Optics Development

Analysis of Free-Space Optics Development

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analysis on Wireless Optical Link

Emerging Military Applications of Free Space Optical Communication Technology: A Detailed Review

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