Title :
Some parameters of a laser-type beyond-the-horizon communication link
Author :
King, M. ; Kainer, S.
Author_Institution :
Columbia University, New York, NY
Abstract :
This paper discusses beyond-the-horizon propagation of laser beams by means of scattering from clouds and hazes as applied to communication systems. Expressions for the information capacity of such a communication link are derived from consideration of the scattering properties of such clouds and hazes and from other system parameters. A more detailed investigation of the properties and potentialities of such a communication system seems warranted.
Keywords :
Clouds; Gas lasers; Helium; Laser beams; Light scattering; Microwave communication; Optical propagation; Optical scattering; Scattering parameters; Semiconductor lasers;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1965.3574
