Packet testing in free-space optical communication links over water

M. R. Suite; H. R. Burris; C. I. Moore; M. F. Stell; L. Wasiczko; W. Freeman; W. S. Rabinovich; G. C. Gilbreath; W. J. Scharpf

doi:10.1117/12.668128

17 May 2006 Packet testing in free-space optical communication links over water

M. R. Suite, H. R. Burris, C. I. Moore, M. F. Stell, L. Wasiczko, W. Freeman, W. S. Rabinovich, G. C. Gilbreath, W. J. Scharpf

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Proceedings Volume 6215, Atmospheric Propagation III; 621505 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668128
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

NRL's Chesapeake Bay lasercom test facility (LCTF) offers a variety of ranges for researching free-space optical laser communication (FSO lasercom) links in a maritime environment. This paper discusses link performance over the 16 km one-way range at the LCTF. There are several methods to determine the link quality in FSO lasercom. Bit-error-rate (BER) testing and packet testing are two possible methods. Since errors generally tend to occur in bursts in FSO channels, packet testing may offer a better indication of the quality of service (QoS) rather than BER testing. Link performance measured via packet testing is being investigated in a variety of atmospheric conditions. Results of these experiments will be presented.

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M. R. Suite, H. R. Burris, C. I. Moore, M. F. Stell, L. Wasiczko, W. Freeman, W. S. Rabinovich, G. C. Gilbreath, and W. J. Scharpf "Packet testing in free-space optical communication links over water", Proc. SPIE 6215, Atmospheric Propagation III, 621505 (17 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668128

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