Title :
BER Characteristic of Ground-to-Train Communication System Using Free-Space Optics Technology
Author :
Kotake, Hideaki ; Haruyama, Shinichiro ; Nakagawa, Masao ; Seki, Kiyotaka
Author_Institution :
Keio Univ., Yokohama
Abstract :
We propose a ground-to-train communication system using free-space optics between a train and the ground. In this paper, we evaluate BER characteristic in outdoor experiment using test train. The experimental results lead to the conclusion that the proposed system is a promising candidate for train communication from the viewpoint of BER characteristic.
Keywords :
error statistics; optical communication; railway communication; BER characteristic; free-space optics technology; ground-to-train communication system; Bit error rate; High speed optical techniques; Lenses; Light emitting diodes; Optical attenuators; Optical beams; Optical design; Optical fiber communication; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; BER characteristic; Free-space optics; Spread optical beam; Train communication; Visible light communication;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks, 2007. ICTON '07. 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-1249-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-1249-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2007.4296271
