The transmission of multiple RF signals in free-space optics using wavelength division multiplexing

Hakki H. Refai; James J. Sluss Jr.; Hazem H. Refai

doi:10.1117/12.606471

25 May 2005 The transmission of multiple RF signals in free-space optics using wavelength division multiplexing

Hakki H. Refai, James J. Sluss Jr., Hazem H. Refai

Proceedings Volume 5793, Atmospheric Propagation II; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606471
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Free-space optics (FSO) is a technology that uses modulated optical lasers to transmit information in a line-of-sight path through the atmosphere. To date, the major focus of FSO research and development has been toward the transmission of digital data, mostly for “last mile” applications. This paper investigates the simultaneous transportation of multiple analog radio frequency (RF) signals over a single FSO link using wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technology. Experimental measurements of optical peak power and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) indicate the suitability of FSO links for supporting WDM applications.

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Hakki H. Refai, James J. Sluss Jr., and Hazem H. Refai "The transmission of multiple RF signals in free-space optics using wavelength division multiplexing", Proc. SPIE 5793, Atmospheric Propagation II, (25 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606471

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