Design, availability and reliability analysis on an experimental outdoor FSO/RF communication system

Author

Akbulut, Ahmet ; Ilk, H. Gokhan ; Ari, F.

Author_Institution

Electron. Eng. Dept., Ankara Univ., Turkey

Volume

1

fYear

2005

fDate

3-7 July 2005

Firstpage

403

Abstract

This work highlights the characteristics of an experimental outdoor free space optical (FSO) communication system combined with a redundant radio frequency (RF) link that provides high availability and uninterrupted communication even in adverse weather conditions. The system provides wireless connection between the two of the five campuses of Ankara University. The rationale behind the selection of design parameters is given and the structure of the hybrid system is outlined. Results, regarding the link availability of the system, which has been operational for over 2 years, are presented.

Keywords

optical links; radio links; telecommunication network reliability; FSO-RF communication system; availability; design parameter; free space optics; hybrid system; radio frequency link; reliability analysis; wireless connection; Availability; Optical attenuators; Optical design; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical receivers; Radio frequency; Switches; Wireless communication;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transparent Optical Networks, 2005, Proceedings of 2005 7th International Conference

Print_ISBN

0-7803-9236-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICTON.2005.1505831

Filename

1505831