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Free Space Optics for Next-Generation Satellite Networks
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Free space optics (FSO) refers to optical wireless communications in outdoor environments. The aim of this article is to analyze the role that FSO is envisaged to play in the creation of next-generation satellite networks. To begin with, the reader is introduced to the types of FSO links and functionalities of a basic FSO system. Next, a comparison of FSO and radio frequency (RF) technologies for intersatellite links (ISLs) is provided, including a comparison between FSO and RF links when employed between low Earth orbit satellites. After that, the types of FSO or laser ISLs are considered, and the challenges in establishing laser ISLs, the properties of laser ISLs, and the capabilities of terminals for laser ISLs are discussed. Then, the parameters of a satellite constellation are highlighted, and different aspects of SpaceX's upcoming megaconstellation Starlink are explored. In addition, the optical wireless satellite network that is created by utilizing laser ISLs is examined. Finally, a use case is investigated for next-generation optical wireless satellite networks that are envisioned by the mid to late 2020s.
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- Chaudhry, A. U., & Yanikomeroglu, H.
- Venue
- IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine
- Published
- 2021-11-01
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 21-31
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- 2162-2248 (ISSN-L)
- 2162-2256
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- en
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