Title :
Free-space optics communication systems: first results from a pilot field-trial in the surrounding area of Milan, Italy
Author :
Amico, Michele D. ; Leva, Angelo ; Micheli, Barbara
Author_Institution :
DEI, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Abstract :
A multiple FSO field-trial has been deployed in the surrounding area of Milan, Italy. After a brief description of the setup we focus our attention on the factors impacting system availability. In particular, we will investigate the effect of visibility and turbulence.
Keywords :
atmospheric light propagation; atmospheric turbulence; least squares approximations; optical links; scintillation; time series; visibility; adverse atmospheric conditions; free-space optics communication systems; least-square regression algorithm; multiple field-trial; point-to-point free-space optical links; scintillation; system availability; turbulence; unknown correction factor; visibility; Absorption; Attenuation measurement; High speed optical techniques; Logistics; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical scattering; Rain; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LMWC.2003.815699
