DocumentCode
2341712
Title
Free-space laser propagation: atmospheric effects
Author
Andrews, L.C.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Mathematics, Central Florida Univ., Orlando, FL, USA
fYear
2005
fDate
25-27 July 2005
Firstpage
3
Lastpage
4
Abstract
Interest in high-data-rate free-space optical (FSO) laser communication systems has grown significantly in recent years because of the advantages offered by FSO systems over radio frequency (RF) systems. Most advantages are simple consequences of the short wavelengths associated with optical waves. However, there are some drawbacks that arise from the shorter wavelengths used in FSO systems. This article presents advantages and disadvantages and its effect.
Keywords
atmospheric turbulence; error statistics; light propagation; optical communication; probability; atmospheric effects; free-space laser propagation; free-space optical laser communication systems; optical waves; radio frequency systems; wavelengths; Bit error rate; Fluctuations; Laser beams; Optical modulation; Optical propagation; Optical receivers; Optical refraction; Optical saturation; Optical scattering; Radio frequency;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005 Digest of the
ISSN
1099-4742
Print_ISBN
0-7803-8981-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1527964
Filename
1527964
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