Evaluation of the performance of a fiber-bundle-based optical wireless link

Peter G. LoPresti; Dayong Zhou; Hazem Refai

doi:10.1117/12.883291

25 May 2011 Evaluation of the performance of a fiber-bundle-based optical wireless link

Peter G. LoPresti, Dayong Zhou, Hazem Refai

Proceedings Volume 8038, Atmospheric Propagation VIII; 80380I (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883291
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

This paper reports on a simulation-based investigation of an optical wireless system using fiber-bundle based transmitters and receivers. The simulation incorporates both beam propagation theory and experimental data from evaluations of the individual components. The coverage area at the receiver is evaluated as a function of transmitter power, link length, misalignment, and the number of transmitter fibers employed. An optimum coverage area is achievable with proper selection of transmitter parameters for a given link length. Trade-offs between the number of fibers employed and the transmitter power are explored.

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Peter G. LoPresti, Dayong Zhou, and Hazem Refai "Evaluation of the performance of a fiber-bundle-based optical wireless link", Proc. SPIE 8038, Atmospheric Propagation VIII, 80380I (25 May 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883291

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