Title :
Integration scenarios for Free Space Optics in next generation (4G) wireless networks
Author :
Hameed, Waqar ; Muhammad, S. Sheikh ; Sheikh, Noor Muhammad
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Eng. & Technol., Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract :
Free Space Optics (FSO) has gained importance as an access technology owing to its high bandwidth and flexibility of use. The next generation 4G networks encompass all the existing and new interfaces and protocols thus opening new dynamics in range of services. Hence the plausibility for integration of FSO in 4G networks is explored. These avenues cover short, medium and long haul communication links. A comparison has been made between RF and FSO for usage in the cellular network whereby intercommunication link between BSC-MSC has been selected. The results clearly indicate that the FSO is superior in performance to its RF counterpart up to 5km in clear weather conditions. This suggests a possible integration scenario for FSO links within the heterogeneous 4G networks.
Keywords :
4G mobile communication; optical links; subscriber loops; 4G wireless networks; BSC-MSC; FSO links; access technology; free space optics; next generation wireless networks; Bandwidth; Mobile communication; Next generation networking; Optical fiber communication; Radio frequency; Wireless networks; 4th Generation (4G) Network; Base station Controller (BSC); Free Space Optics (FSO); Mobile switching center (MSC); Optical Wireless (OW); Radio Frequency (RF);
Conference_Titel :
Communication Systems Networks and Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP), 2010 7th International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Newcastle upon Tyne
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8858-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-86135-369-6
