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In recent years, free space optical (FSO) communication has gained significant importance owing to its unique features: large bandwidth, license free spectrum, high data rate, easy and quick deployability, less power and low mass…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2015-06-17 Hemani Kaushal , Georges Kaddoum

Optical wireless communication (OWC) covering an ultra-wide range of unlicensed spectrum has emerged as an extent efficient solution to mitigate conventional RF spectrum scarcity ranging from communication distances from nm to several…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2020-12-02 Abu Jahid , Mohammed H. Alsharif , Trevor J. Hall

This study discusses the current state of FSO technology, as well as global trends and developments in the industrial ecosystem to identify obstacles to the full realization of optical space-to-ground communication networks. Additionally,…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-01 Eugene Rotherham , Connor Casey , Eva Fernandez Rodriguez , Karen Wendy Vidaurre Torrez , Maren Mashor , Isaac Pike

The increasing demand for wireless communication services has led to the development of non-terrestrial networks, which enables various air and space applications. Free-space optical (FSO) communication is considered one of the essential…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-09-21 Hyung-Joo Moon , Chan-Byoung Chae , Kai-Kit Wong , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Free space optical (FSO) communication refers to the information transmission technology based on the propagation of optical signals in space. FSO communication requires that the transmitter and receiver directly see each other.…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-01-20 Dieu Linh Truong , Xuan Vuong Dang , The Ngoc Dang

With a large number of deep space (DS) missions anticipated by the end of this decade, reliable and high-capacity DS communications are needed more than ever. Nevertheless, existing technologies are far from meeting such a goal. Improving…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-05-21 Sarah Karmous , Nadia Adem , Mohammed Atiquzzaman , Sumudu Samarakoon

Free Space Optics (FSO) is a developing technology for Line of Sight communication that uses light propagation in free space that provides various advantages like high bandwidth, high data rate, ease of installation, free licensing and…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-09-18 Saumya Borwankar , Dhruv Shah

Free Space Optics (FSO) communication provides attractive bandwidth enhancement with unlicensed bands worldwide spectrum. However, the link capacity and availability are the major concern in the different atmospheric conditions. The…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-10-23 Gebrehiwet Gebrekrstos Lema

Free space optics (FSO) refers to optical wireless communications in outdoor environments. The aim of this paper is to analyze the role that FSO is envisaged to play in the creation of next-generation satellite networks. To begin with, the…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-10-08 Aizaz U. Chaudhry , Halim Yanikomeroglu

With the large number of deep space (DS) missions anticipated by the end of this decade, reliable-high capacity DS communication systems are needed more than ever. Nevertheless, existing DS communication technologies are far from meeting…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-02-21 Sarah Karmous , Nadia Adem

Numerous researchers have studied innovations in future sixth-generation (6G) wireless communications. Indeed, a critical issue that has emerged is to contend with society's insatiable demand for high data rates and massive 6G connectivity.…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2022-11-28 Hong-Bae Jeon , Soo-Min Kim , Hyung-Joo Moon , Do-Hoon Kwon , Joon-Woo Lee , Jong-Moon Chung , Sang-Kook Han , Chan-Byoung Chae , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Progress in optical wireless communication (OWC) has unleashed the potential to transmit data in an ultra-fast manner without incurring large investments and bulk infrastructure. OWC includes wireless data transmissions in three optical…

Radio frequency (RF) communications offer reliable but low data rates and energy-inefficient satellite links, while free-space optical (FSO) promises high bandwidth but struggles with disturbances imposed by atmospheric effects. A hybrid…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-10-24 Mostafa Ibrahim , Arsalan Ahmad , Sabit Ekin , Peter LoPresti , Serhat Altunc , Obadiah Kegege , John F. O'Hara

The deluge of date rate in today's networks imposes a cost burden on the backhaul network design. Developing cost efficient backhaul solutions becomes an exciting, yet challenging, problem. Traditional technologies for backhaul networks…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2015-11-03 Ahmed Douik , Hayssam Dahrouj , Tareq Y. Al-Naffouri , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Atmospheric clearness is a key issue for free space optical communications (FSO). We present the first active method to achieve FSO through clouds and fog, using ultrashort high intensity laser filaments. The laser filaments…

The prospect of mankind returning to the Moon has garnered a great amount of attention in recent years. Dozens of lunar missions are planned for the coming decade which will require the development of a sustainable communication…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2022-03-31 Waseem Raza , Ethan Abele , John OHara , Behnaz Sadr , Peter LoPresti , Ali Imran , Wooyeol Choi , Ickhyun Song , Serhat Altunc , Obadiah Kegege , Sabit Ekin

Free-space optical communication (FSO) can achieve fast, secure and license-free communication without need for physical cables, making it a cost-effective, energy-efficient and flexible solution when the fiber connection is unavailable. To…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-04-18 Yao Zhang , Hua-Ying Liu , Xiaoyi Liu , Peng Xu , Xiang Dong , Pengfei Fan , Xiaohui Tian , Hua Yu , Dong Pan , Zhijun Yin , Guilu Long , Shi-Ning Zhu , Zhenda Xie

Free space optical (FSO) communication using lasers is a rapidly developing field in telecommunications that can offer advantages over traditional radio frequency technology. For example, optical laser links may allow transmissions at far…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2025-04-25 Eva Fernandez Rodriguez , Zachary C. Rowland , Roderik A. Overzier

With densification of nodes in cellular networks, free space optic (FSO) connections are becoming an appealing low cost and high rate alternative to copper and fiber as the backhaul solution for wireless communication systems. To ensure a…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2014-06-11 Yuan Li , Nikolaos Pappas , Vangelis Angelakis , Michal Pióro , Di Yuan

The radio-frequency (RF) technology is a scalable solution for the backhaul planning. However, its performance is limited in terms of data rate and latency. Free Space Optical (FSO) backhaul, on the other hand, offers a higher data rate but…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2015-11-03 Ahmed Douik , Hayssam Dahrouj , Tareq Y. Al-Naffouri , Mohamed-Slim Alouini
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