Enhancement of free space optical link in heavy rain attenuation using multiple beam concept

Free space optics (FSO) has attracted a lot of attention for a variety of applications in telecommunications area, and it is dream of every researcher and telecommunication society to make it a real alternative solution for the last mile problem, to replace fiber optics. FSO is much preferred because of its low maintenance cost and deployment time. FSO with single-beam system is vulnerable to atmospheric attenuation, so to overcome this, a multiple-beam FSO transceiver system has become prominent and is usually used. In this paper, average rain attenuation is evaluated from the collected rain intensity data which are collected for a period of seven months, and implemented in the study concerning results relating link distance, and received optical power of using multiple-beam FSO system in tropical rainy weather. Comparison is made in terms of received optical power, geometrical losses, atmospheric losses, and bit error rate (BER) on using different number of optical beams, based on simulation at data rate of 1 Gb/s. From the results it is clear that the quality of received power is improved by using up to four beams, along with link distance up to 1141.2 m as compared to one-beam, two-beam, and three-beam, with link distances 833.3 m, 991.0 m, 1075.4 m, respectively.     

Experimental determination and comparison of rain attenuation in free space optic link operating at 532 nm and 655 nm wavelength

The demand for high data rate, security and reliable communication is driving the development of free space optic communication (FSO) technology. The atmospheric effects such as scintillation, absorption and scattering severely affect the availability and range of the FSO system. The atmospheric rain absorbs and scatters the laser beam energy resulting in attenuation of the propagating signal. Initial development of FSO technology primarily used wavelength from infrared spectrum. In the recent years, the interest in visible light carrier for FSO applications is consistently increasing. In this paper, the effect of rain over two optical wavelengths from the visible spectrum i.e. 532 nm and 655 nm has been experimentally evaluated and results for the specific rain attenuation at 532 nm and 655 nm wavelengths have been compared.     

Analysis of free space optical link in turbulent atmosphere

Free space optical (FSO) communication is an upgraded supplement to the existing wireless technologies. FSO technology provides vast modulation bandwidth, unlicensed spectrum, cost effective deployment, low power consumption and less mass requirement. Today, researchers are preliminary focused to use the free space communication systems for inter satellites links. In this paper, the performance analysis of FSO communication link in weak atmospheric turbulence has been analyzed for different atmospheric transmission windows using OOK modulation. The analysis has been done using bit error rate as the performance metric. The effect of attenuation on the link performance has been investigated by varying distance between transmitter and receiver for a given power and data rate. Further, BER performance analysis has been carried out for varying data rate and transmitted power. Also, the effect of attenuation on received optical power has been studied. The work has been performed in OptSim environment.     

Optimization of free space optics parameters: An optimum solution for bad weather conditions

Free Space Optics Systems (FSO) is one of the most effective solutions, especially for atmospheric turbulence due to the weather and environment structure. Free space optics system suffers from various limitations. A well-known disadvantage of FSO is its sensitivity on local weather conditions-primarily to haze and rain, resulting in substantial loss of optical signal power over the communication path. The main objective of this article is to evaluate the quality of data transmission using Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) with highlighting several factors that will affect the quality of data transmission. The results of these analyses are to develop a system of quality-free space optics for a high data rate transmission. From the result analysis, FSO wavelength with 1550 nm produces less effect in atmospheric attenuation. Short link range between the transmitter and receiver can optimize the FSO system transmission parameters or components. Based on the analysis, it is recommended to develop an FSO system of 2.5 Gbps with 1550 nm wavelength and link range up to 150 km at the clear weather condition of bit-error-rate (BER) 10⁻⁹.     

Characteristics of rain induced attenuation and phase shift at cm and mm waves using a tropical raindrop size distribution model

The tropical raindrop size distribution model developed by Ajayi and Olsen has been employed to study some characteristics of rain induced attenuation and phase shift for a tropical location for spherical, oblate spheroidal and Pruppacher-Pitter drop shapes. Parameters such as the a and b values for the power law relation between the specific attenuation and rainfall rate as well as differential attenuation and phase shift and their normalized values, were computed. A single power law between the specific phase shift and the rain rate was found to be adequate for vertical polarization, whilst a two-segment power law fitting is required for horizontal polarization between 1GHz and about 100GHz. The results were compared in many cases with those obtained with the Laws and Parsons drop size distribution, currently adopted by the CCIR for scattering applications.     

Analysis of inter-satellite free-space optical link performance considering different system parameters

The welcome and adaptation of optical wireless technology by the modern era has brought forward the concept of an inter-satellite free-space optical communication system. In the present work, I study the combined effect of selection of different operating wavelengths and detector types along with the pointing errors at the transmitter and receiver side on the performance of an inter-satellite free-space optical link. The link performance has been optimized by measuring and analyzing the bit error rate and quality-factor of received signal under different scenarios. Performance of the inter-satellite link has also been investigated considering different modulation formats and data rates for LEO and MEO distances.     

Realization of free space optics with OFDM under atmospheric turbulence

Free space optics (FSO) technology provides a promising solution for future broadband networks, offering high data transmission compared to RF technology. This work is focused on investigating the performance of an FSO system with OFDM and QAM. A 10 Gbps data stream is transmitted using a 4-level QAM sequence through the FSO system under different atmospheric conditions. Results indicate that the integration of SOA prolongs the maximum achievable distance with acceptable SNR to 185 km under clear weather conditions whereas under atmospheric fog, the maximum distance is extended to 2.5 km.     

基于1–10GHz空地链路信号的雨强监测方法可行性研究

空地链路上的微波信号受降雨影响, 会产生功率衰减和去极化效应. 基于这些物理特性, 本文提出利用1–10 GHz空地链路信号的降雨干扰项获取雨强的方法, 并开展了相关理论研究. 根据空地链路信号与雨滴复杂的相互作用, 研究了空地链路信号频率为1–10 GHz时, 雨强 (rain rate, R) 对衰减 (attenuation, A) 和交叉极化分辨率 (cross-polarization discrimination, XPD)的影响, 分别建立了A-R和XPD-R关系模型. 通过数值模拟, 分别分析了利用上述两个关系模型估测雨强的可行性, 并系统研究了不同频率、极化方式和仰角条件下的适用性. 研究结果表明, 对于水平极化或圆极化, 且频率较高的空地链路信号, 利用A-R关系反演强降雨具有理论上的可行性; 对于不同频率和极化方式的信号, XPD-R关系模型都可以用于反演雨强, 并且对于1–50 mm·h^-1范围内的雨强, XPD较为敏感; 不同仰角条件下, A-R和XPD-R 模型都适用. 在4–10 GHz时, 本文的XPD-R模型和国际电信联盟ITU-R中XPD预测模型的结果非常接近. 所得出的结论对于下一步开展相关的验证实验, 拓展卫星系统的气象应用, 实时估测降雨强度, 实现全球降雨观测具有重要的参考价值. 关键词： 空地链路信号 雨强 衰减特性 交叉极化分辨率(XPD)     

Ag/AAO纳米有序阵列复合结构等效光学参量的确定

引入厚度偏差Δd, 修正了薄膜透射率表达式.基于Ag/AAO纳米有序阵列复合结构实验透射光谱(500—2700nm)的两条极值包络线, 定义了一个优化函数, 结合最优化数值算法尝试确定具有较强吸收的Ag/AAO纳米有序阵列复合结构的等效光学参量. 由此计算了该结构的等效折射率n、等效消光系数k、平均等效厚度d以及厚度偏差Δd. 该方法对Ag/AAO纳米复合结构平均等效厚度的相对计算误差仅为0.3%, 与实测厚度基本一致, 且Ag/AAO纳米复合结构的模拟透射谱与实验透射光谱在500—2700nm波段范围内相符. 这表明该计算方法可有效确定Ag/AAO纳米复合结构的等效光学参量, 并与实验结果是自洽的. 关键词： 薄膜光学 光学参量 纳米复合结构 最优化算法     

Performance estimation of free space optical links over negative exponential atmospheric turbulence channels

In this work, we study the performance of free space optical links with fading statistics modelled by the negative exponential distribution which describes channels under strong atmospheric turbulence conditions. We investigate the availability and the practical channel capacity's bounds, for links with fast and slow fading statistics, with line of sight architecture and intensity modulation with direct detection, through the evaluation of the outage probability and the outage and average capacity. Moreover, the average error probability, for on-off keying cases, is estimated. For these, very significant, magnitudes we extract closed form mathematical expressions for, practically valuation of link's performance.     

校正空间分块镜复位误差所需的最少自由度的确定

可收展式分块镜共相位成像技术是实现光学系统超大口径、超高分辨率成像的关键技术。分块镜复位误差会引起各子镜之间的共相位误差和整个拼接镜面的面形误差。合理确定校正分块镜复位误差所需的自由度具有非常重要的意义。计算机仿真分析了分块镜的复位误差对拼接镜面面形误差的影响。结果表明,所需的校正自由度的个数不仅与展开机构的复位精度有关,而且与分块镜镜面的几何参数有关。     

高分辨率空间相机遮光罩结构参数的有限元分析

根据经典薄壳振动理论,利用有限元法对高分辨率空间相机遮光罩的结构参数进行了分析。将正交试验法与有限元法相结合,定量地分析了加强筋的数量和形状对遮光罩动力学特性的影响程度;根据模态分析的结果,考察了单个加强筋的参数对其动力学特性的影响。结果表明,加强筋的高度对结构刚度的影响最大,遮光罩的固有频率随着加强筋的数量和高度以及周向加强筋厚度的增加而增加,随着轴向加强筋的厚度的增加而减小。分析结果为高分辨率空间相机遮光罩的结构设计提供了必要的指导。     

盲优化波前校正提高自由空间光通信光纤耦合效率

为了提高自由空间光通信系统的光纤耦合效率,介绍了一种新颖的基于盲优化波前校正的自适应光学系统。该系统不使用波前传感器,而是在信号进入接收端前,将畸变光信号分束后送入光电探测器,进行耦合效率计算;采用耦合效率的估计公式斯特列尔比为目标函数,用随机并行梯度优化算法最大化目标函数,以实时控制变形镜,从而使耦合进入单模光纤的光达到最优。数值结果表明,此系统能使光纤耦合效率从6%提高到约60%。     

非傍轴贝塞尔-高斯光束在自由空间的传输

从瑞利-索末菲衍射积分出发,推导出任意阶非傍轴贝塞尔-高斯光束在自由空间传输的解析表达式.非傍轴贝塞尔光束和非傍轴高斯光束等的传输方程都可以作为本文一般结果的特例而得出.物理分析和数值计算表明,当高斯和贝塞尔部分的横向尺度与波长相比拟或小于波长时,应当用非傍轴方法处理.     

空间光学遥感器遮光罩结构方案选择

利用有限元工程分析技术对空间光学遥感器的遮光罩结构方案进行了选择。应用MSC.Patran/Nastran软件对遮光罩进行了模态分析,应用TMG软件对遮光罩进行了热分析。根据模态分析和热分析的结果对遮光罩材料的铺层方式、遮光罩的结构形式和遮光罩的长度进行了优选。结果表明,[-45°/90°/45°/0°]s交叉对称铺层方式、一条轴向筋和1mm厚度、200mm长度的四棱台式遮光罩的结构方案是合理可行的。其结果为遮光罩的结构设计提供了必要的指导。     

Experimental realization of quantum cryptography communication in free space

Quantum cryptography is a new secure communication protocol with the combina- tion of quantum mechanics and information theory[1]. Its security depends on the laws of physics and has been proved strictly[2,3]. Quantum communication is the art of generat- ing and transmitting the keys through a quantum channel between two parties, usually called Alice and Bob. Unlike the classical key distribution, the quantum keys are gener- ated in the process of transmission instantaneously. The keys can be…     

超短脉冲贝塞尔-高斯光束在自由空间的传输特性

 使用复解析信号法研究了束宽与频率无关的超短脉冲贝塞尔-高斯光束在自由空间的传输特性。研究表明：在无衍射长度内,超短脉冲贝塞尔-高斯光束的横向光强分布几乎不变并集中在传输轴附近,轴上脉冲随传输距离增加而展宽。在无衍射长度外,横向光强分布显著扩展。随传输距离增加,轴上光谱蓝移先增加,达到极大值后逐渐减小,最后在远场趋于一渐近值。对单周期的超短脉冲贝塞尔-高斯光束的轴上光谱蓝移先增加,达到极大值0.50 fs^-1。然后逐渐减小,在远场蓝移趋于渐近值0.16 fs^-1。     

Analysis of telescope array receivers for deep-space inter-planetary optical communication link between Earth and Mars

Optical communication technology shows promising prospects to fulfill the large bandwidth communication requirements of future deep-space exploration missions that are launched by NASA and various other international space agencies. At Earth, a telescope with a large aperture diameter is required to capture very weak optical signals that are transmitted from distant planets and to support large bandwidth communication link. A single large telescope has the limitations of cost, single point failure in case of malfunction, difficulty in manufacturing high quality optics, maintenance, and trouble in providing communication operations when transmitting spacecraft is close to the Sun. An array of relatively smaller-sized telescopes electrically connected to form an aggregate aperture area equivalent to a single large telescope is a viable alternative to a monolithic gigantic aperture. In this paper, we present the design concept and analysis of telescope array receivers for an optical communication link between Earth and Mars. Pulse-position modulation (PPM) is used at the transmitter end and photon-counting detectors along with the direct-detection technique are employed at each telescope element in the array. We also present the optimization of various system parameters, such as detector size (i.e., receiver field of view), PPM slot width, and the PPM order M, to mitigate the atmospheric turbulence and background noise effects, and to maximize the communication system performance. The performance of different array architectures is evaluated through analytical techniques and Monte-Carlo simulations for a broad range of operational scenarios, such as, Earth-Mars conjunction, Earth-Mars opposition, and different background and turbulence conditions. It is shown that the performance of the telescope array-based receiver is equivalent to a single large telescope; and as compared to current RF technology, telescope array-based optical receivers can provide several orders of magnitude greater data rates for deep-space communication with Mars.     

空间光学遥感器环境适应性设计与试验研究

为适应空间光学遥感技术的迅速发展及对空间光学遥感器需求的不断增长,在追求高高空间分辨率、高光谱分辨率、高辐射分辨率性能及轻量化的同时,必须考虑空间光学遥感器对恶劣的发射运载力学环境及在轨真空热环境的适应性问题。本文概述了国内外空间光学遥感器环境适应性设计的现状与进展,阐述了空间环境因素对空间光学遥感器性能的影响,尤其是在力学及真空热环境作用下的环境效应,探讨了环境效应的作用机理;在对任务需求和环境效应分析的基础上,提出了空间光学遥感器环境适应性设计的要求、准则以及适应性设计要点。在空间光学遥感器设计的早期设计阶段,统筹考虑对未来可能遇到的各种环境的适应性问题,并开展以质量特性、动力学特性及热光学特性为主的适应性设计分析迭代。在工程实施阶段,进行相应的特征试验以及环境模拟试验,实地考核空间光学遥感器的力学及热光学特性以及在各种模拟环境条件下功能和性能的有效性和正确性,确保对未来各种恶劣环境条的适应性。本文对设计分析迭代过程中以及试验过程中对环境适应性的评价方法及其相关的地面试验内容和方法也进行了论述。