Title :
1 Gbit/s optical free space link operating over 40 m system and applications
Author :
Eardley, P.L. ; Wisely, D.R.
Author_Institution :
British Telecom Res. Labs., Ipswich, UK
fDate :
12/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors describe a 1 Gbit/s free space line-of-sight infrared link operating over 40 m with a power margin of 10 dB, and present experimental results of its operation. The implications of atmospheric attenuation, particularly by fog, on system availability are considered. They also discuss possible telecomms applications for such a system
Keywords :
atmospheric light propagation; optical communication; optical links; optical losses; optical receivers; optical transmitters; 1 Gbit/s; 40 m; Gbit/s free space line-of-sight infrared link; Gbit/s optical free space link; atmospheric attenuation; fog; power margin; system availability; telecomms applications;
Journal_Title :
Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-opt:19960876
