DocumentCode
1270469
Title
The case for free space
Author
Tsukamoto, Katsutoshi ; Hashimoto, Akira ; Aburakawa, Yuji ; Matsumoto, Mitsuji
Author_Institution
Osaka Univ., Suita, Japan
Volume
10
Issue
5
fYear
2009
fDate
8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
84
Lastpage
92
Abstract
This article discusses the prospect of free- space optical links (FSOLs) in relation to backhaul applications as well as its technology trend, including the recent development of radio on free-space optical links (RoFSOLs). Here, we consider how FSOLs act as useful transport media, focusing on practical experience in mobile backhaul networks. We refer to studies on FSOL conducted by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) from the viewpoint of the possible exploitation of the frequency bands above 3,000 GHz, which are outside the scope of the current Radio Regulations.
Keywords
mobile communication; optical links; FSOL; International Telecommunications Union; free-space optical link; mobile backhaul network; Base stations; Frequency; Graphics; Iron; Optical attenuators; Optical beams; Optical fiber communication; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Space technology;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1527-3342
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MMM.2009.933086
Filename
5185528
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