Terrestrial Wireless Optical Communication

By Devi Chadha

Book Overview

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A practical guide to next-generation wireless terrestrial optical communication through the atmospheric channel

Terrestrial Wireless Optical Communication provides in-depth details on free space optics (FSO), from basic concepts to design implementation. The book explains channel characteristics in the near-IR and IR range of the spectrum, atmospheric channel models, modulation and detection techniques, optimal performance, capacity enhancement methods, and forward-error coding schemes. Link and system design issues, reliability, and safety standards are also discussed. The information in this essential guide enables you to deliver cost-effective andtransparent wireless network interoperability and expandability.

Coverage includes:

Introduction--optical wireless communication systemsWireless optical channelsChannel modelingModulation techniquesDiversity and detection techniques in optical fading channelsChannel capacityCoding in FSO channelsFSO link and system design

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071818758
• ISBN13: 9780071818759
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"