Simple Algorithms For Calculating Optical Communication Performance Through Turbulence

Jeffrey H. Shapiro; Robert C. Harney

doi:10.1117/12.932406

21 December 1981 Simple Algorithms For Calculating Optical Communication Performance Through Turbulence

Jeffrey H. Shapiro, Robert C. Harney

Proceedings Volume 0295, Control and Communication Technology in Laser Systems; (1981) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932406
Event: 25th Annual Technical Symposium, 1981, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Propagation through turbulence can impose severe limitations on the performance of atmospheric optical communication links. Previous studies have established quantitative results for turbulence-induced beam spread, angular spread, and scintillation. This paper develops communication-theory results for single-bit and message transmission through turbulence. Programmable calculator algorithms for evaluating these results are given, and used to examine system performance in some realistic scenarios. These algorithms make it possible for the uninitiated communication engineer to rapidly assess the effects of turbulence on an atmospheric optical communication link.

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Jeffrey H. Shapiro and Robert C. Harney "Simple Algorithms For Calculating Optical Communication Performance Through Turbulence", Proc. SPIE 0295, Control and Communication Technology in Laser Systems, (21 December 1981); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932406

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