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Efficient MIMO Configuration for Bi-Directional Vertical FSO Link with Multiple Beam Induced Pointing Error.

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¹Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.

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We developed a statistical model and power-efficient transceiver design for bidirectional free space optical (FSO) links using multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology. This approach mitigates atmospheric fading and improves performance in non-terrestrial networks.

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Area of Science:

Optical Communications
Wireless Networking
Signal Processing

Background:

Free Space Optical (FSO) systems offer high bandwidth but are susceptible to atmospheric fading.
Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) technology can enhance FSO link reliability through spatial diversity.
Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) systems in MIMO FSO links face challenges with increased pointing errors due to multiple transceivers.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a statistical misalignment model for MIMO FSO systems.
To introduce a power-efficient transceiver configuration for bidirectional MIMO FSO links.
To enhance transmission performance in non-terrestrial back-haul networks.

Main Methods:

Derivation of a statistical misalignment model based on multiple transceivers to detect pointing errors.
Analysis of transceiver configurations (symmetric vs. asymmetric) for bidirectional MIMO FSO links.
Development of power-efficient transceiver designs tailored for non-terrestrial applications.

Main Results:

The statistical misalignment model accurately detects errors in multi-transceiver FSO systems.
Asymmetric MIMO configurations degrade transmission performance in bidirectional links.
Symmetric transceiver structures effectively mitigate pointing errors, improving overall performance.

Conclusions:

The proposed statistical misalignment model and symmetric transceiver configuration enhance the reliability and efficiency of bidirectional MIMO FSO links.
This technique is crucial for designing robust and power-efficient FSO systems for non-terrestrial wireless back-haul networks.
Optimizing transceiver configuration is key to overcoming PAT challenges in advanced FSO communication systems.