scholarly journals A Single Detector Versus an Array of Detectors Receiver in Free-Space Optical Communications: A Performance Comparison

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Salman Bashir ◽  
Ming-Cheng Tsai ◽  
Mohamed-Slim Alouini
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Wireless Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Error Performance ◽  
Probability Of Error ◽  
High Data ◽  
Data Rates ◽  
Single Detector

Free-space optical (FSO) communications is an important technology that will be used for supporting high data-rates in the backhaul of next generation of wireless communication networks. In this paper, we have compared the probability of error performance of two types of receivers used in FSO today: a receiver based on a single detector, and a receiver based on an array of detectors. The performance of these two receivers is compared for a number of fusion algorithms for an array of detectors such as equal gain combiner (EGC), selection combiner (SC), switched combiner (SWC) and the maximal ratio combiner (MRC). From this study, we conclude that even though the array of detectors adds more noise in the sufficient statistic by virtue of large number of detectors, using more computationally expensive fusion algorithms (such as SC and MRC) can help us achieve a superior probability of error performance as opposed to a single-detector receiver for practical channel conditions. <br>

scholarly journals A Single Detector Versus an Array of Detectors Receiver in Free-Space Optical Communications: A Performance Comparison

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Salman Bashir ◽  
Ming-Cheng Tsai ◽  
Mohamed-Slim Alouini
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Wireless Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Error Performance ◽  
Probability Of Error ◽  
High Data ◽  
Data Rates ◽  
Single Detector

Free-space optical (FSO) communications is an important technology that will be used for supporting high data-rates in the backhaul of next generation of wireless communication networks. In this paper, we have compared the probability of error performance of two types of receivers used in FSO today: a receiver based on a single detector, and a receiver based on an array of detectors. The performance of these two receivers is compared for a number of fusion algorithms for an array of detectors such as equal gain combiner (EGC), selection combiner (SC), switched combiner (SWC) and the maximal ratio combiner (MRC). From this study, we conclude that even though the array of detectors adds more noise in the sufficient statistic by virtue of large number of detectors, using more computationally expensive fusion algorithms (such as SC and MRC) can help us achieve a superior probability of error performance as opposed to a single-detector receiver for practical channel conditions. <br>

scholarly journals A Single Detector Versus an Array of Detectors Receiver in Free-Space Optical Communications: A Performance Comparison

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Salman Bashir ◽  
Ming-Cheng Tsai ◽  
Mohamed-Slim Alouini
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Wireless Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Error Performance ◽  
Probability Of Error ◽  
High Data ◽  
Data Rates ◽  
Single Detector

Free-space optical (FSO) communications is an important technology that will be used for supporting high data-rates in the backhaul of next generation of wireless communication networks. In this paper, we have comparedthe probability of error performance of two types of receivers used in FSO today: a receiver based on a single detector, and a receiver based on an array of detectors. The performance of these two receivers is compared for a number of fusion algorithms for an array of detectors such as equal gain combiner (EGC), selection combiner(SC), switched combiner (SWC) and the maximal ratio combiner (MRC). From this study, we conclude that even though the array of detectors adds more noise in the sufficient statistic by virtue of large number of detectors,using more computationally expensive fusion algorithms (such as SC and MRC) can help us achieve a superior probability of error performance as opposed to a single-detector receiver for practical channel conditions.

scholarly journals Performance Analysis of Hard-Switching Based Hybrid FSO/RF System over Turbulence Channels

Computation ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hira Khalid ◽  
Sajid Sheikh Muhammad ◽  
Hector E. Nistazakis ◽  
George S. Tombras
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Ergodic Capacity ◽  
Numerical Comparison ◽  
Wireless Communication Networks ◽  
High Data ◽  
Data Rates ◽  
Turbulence Effect ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Alternative Good

The hybrid system of free space optic (FSO) and radio frequency (RF) has come forth as alternative good solution for increasing demand for high data rates in wireless communication networks. In this paper, wireless networks with hard-switching between FSO and RF link are analyzed, assuming that at a certain time point either one of the two links are active, with FSO link having higher priority. As the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of FSO link falls below a certain selected threshold, the RF link is activated. In this work, it is assumed that the FSO link follows Gamma-Gamma fading due to the atmospheric turbulence effect whereas RF link experiences Rayleigh fading. To analyze the proposed hybrid model, analytical expressions are derived for the outage probability, bit error rate and ergodic capacity. A numerical comparison is also done between the performances of the proposed hybrid FSO/RF model and the single FSO model.

scholarly journals The Role and Challenges of Free-space Optical Systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushank Chaudhary ◽  
Angela Amphawan
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Satellite Communications ◽  
Radio Networks ◽  
Optical Systems ◽  
Free Space Optics ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Optical Carrier ◽  
High Data ◽  
Space Optics ◽  
Data Rates

AbstractComplementing wireless radio networks with free-space optics (FSO) achieves high data rates by modulating radio subcarriers over an optical carrier without expensive optical fiber cabling, enabling a pervasive platform for reaching underserved areas. In this paper, we review the main features of FSO for terrestrial and inter-satellite communications. Simulations of 1 Gbps data transmission through FSO links in both terrestrial and inter-satellite communications have been investigated to highlight potential atmospheric challenges in FSO.

scholarly journals Intelligent Reflecting Surface-assisted Free-space Optical Communications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Jamali ◽  
Hedieh Ajam ◽  
Marzieh Najafi ◽  
Bernhard Schmauss ◽  
Robert Schober ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Open Problems ◽  
High Data ◽  
Communication Links ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Reflecting Surfaces

Free-space optical (FSO) systems are able to offer the high data-rate, secure, and cost-efficient communication links required for applications such as wireless front- and backhauling for 5G and 6G communication networks. Despite the substantial advancement of FSO systems over the past decades, the requirement of a line-of-sight connection between transmitter and receiver remains a key limiting factor for their deployment. In this paper, we discuss the potential role of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs) as a solution to relax this requirement. We present an overview of existing optical IRS technologies; compare optical IRSs with radio-frequency IRSs and optical relays; and identify various open problems for future research on IRS-assisted FSO communications.

scholarly journals Intelligent Reflecting Surface-assisted Free-space Optical Communications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Jamali ◽  
Hedieh Ajam ◽  
Marzieh Najafi ◽  
Bernhard Schmauss ◽  
Robert Schober ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Open Problems ◽  
High Data ◽  
Communication Links ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Reflecting Surfaces

Free-space optical (FSO) systems are able to offer the high data-rate, secure, and cost-efficient communication links required for applications such as wireless front- and backhauling for 5G and 6G communication networks. Despite the substantial advancement of FSO systems over the past decades, the requirement of a line-of-sight connection between transmitter and receiver remains a key limiting factor for their deployment. In this paper, we discuss the potential role of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs) as a solution to relax this requirement. We present an overview of existing optical IRS technologies; compare optical IRSs with radio-frequency IRSs and optical relays; and identify various open problems for future research on IRS-assisted FSO communications.

scholarly journals Performance Analysis of Hybrid Radio Frequency and Free Space Optical Communication Networks with Cooperative Spectrum Sharing

Photonics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Dong Qin ◽  
Yuhao Wang ◽  
Tianqing Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Free Space ◽  
Spectrum Sharing ◽  
Cumulative Distribution ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
Secondary Users ◽  
Primary Users ◽  
Cooperative Spectrum Sharing ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates the impact of cooperative spectrum sharing policy on the performance of hybrid radio frequency and free space optical wireless communication networks, where primary users and secondary users develop a band of the same spectrum resource. The radio frequency links obey Nakagami-m distribution with arbitrary fading parameter m, while the free space optical link follows gamma-gamma distributed atmospheric turbulence with nonzero pointing error. Because the secondary users access the spectrum band without payment, their behavior needs to be restricted. Specifically, the power of the secondary users is dominated by the tolerable threshold of the primary users. Considering both heterodyne and intensity modulation/direct detection strategies in optical receiver, the performance of optical relaying networks is completely different from that of traditional networks. With the help of bivariable Fox’s H function, new expressions for cumulative distribution function of equivalent signal to noise ratio at destination, probability density function, outage probability, ergodic capacity and symbol error probability are built in closed forms.

scholarly journals Fog and rain attenuation characterization and performance of terrestrial free space optical communication in Akure, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Ajewole M. O ◽  
Owolawi P. A ◽  
Ojo J. S ◽  
Adetunji R. M.
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Outer Space ◽  
Rain Attenuation ◽  
Integration Time ◽  
Free Space Optical ◽  
High Data ◽  
Space Optical Communication ◽  
And Performance ◽  
One Year

Reliable broadband communication requires secure high data rate and bandwidth links. With the observedincrease in broadband users, known communication systems such as RF and microwave links cannot promise suchrequirements due to link interference and low bandwidth. A current communication system that promises suchrequirements and more is Free Space Optical (FSO) communication. This system basically involves the transmissionof signal-modulated optical radiation from a transmitter to a receiver through the atmosphere or outer space. However,location-variant atmospheric channel degrades the performance of an FSO system under severe atmosphericconditions, thus necessitating local atmospheric attenuation studies.This paper presents the characterization of both fog- and rain-induced attenuation and the performance ofan FSO system in a terrestrial terrain at Akure, Nigeria. One-year archived visibility data and in-situ measured 1-minute integration time rain rate data obtained from Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Departmentof Physics, Federal University of Technology, Akure were used to compute the fog- and rain-induced specificattenuations using Kruse model and Carboneur model respectively. The performance of the FSO system is analyzedthrough link margin by using the parameters of a commercial optical transceiver, Terescope 5000.

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