Paper Type
Research-in-Progress Paper
Abstract
This paper explores the use of Free-Space Optical technology in community and consumer networks and develops a gigabit Free-Space Optical system using WDM bidirectional SFP fiber optical modules, demonstrating a new cost-effective design approach for high-capacity, non-interfering point-to-point technology with a range of up to 100 m. A low-cost free-space collimation and alignment system is designed and experimentally evaluated in a prototype system, successfully demonstrating operation over 125 m with a 6 dB power margin. The application of this system is considered for three types of Community Wireless Networks, addressing deployment scenarios, spectral availability regulations and safety concerns.
Recommended Citation
Mustafa, Luka and Thomsen, Benn, "Reintroducing Free-space Optical technology to Community Wireless Networks" (2013). AMCIS 2013 Proceedings. 3.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2013/ISUsage/RoundTablePresentations/3
Reintroducing Free-space Optical technology to Community Wireless Networks
This paper explores the use of Free-Space Optical technology in community and consumer networks and develops a gigabit Free-Space Optical system using WDM bidirectional SFP fiber optical modules, demonstrating a new cost-effective design approach for high-capacity, non-interfering point-to-point technology with a range of up to 100 m. A low-cost free-space collimation and alignment system is designed and experimentally evaluated in a prototype system, successfully demonstrating operation over 125 m with a 6 dB power margin. The application of this system is considered for three types of Community Wireless Networks, addressing deployment scenarios, spectral availability regulations and safety concerns.
