Laboratory demonstration of FSO ground-to-train communications with multiple base stations

Rupak Paudel, Xuan Tang, Zabih Ghassemlooy

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Abstract

In this work, a line-of-sight free space optical (FSO) link for the ground-to-train communications is presented. The measured ß-factor performance along the rail track for the proposed prototype system was analysed. We demonstrate a downlink error-free communications (i.e., a bit error rate of 10-6) over four regions of the track using multiple identical base stations transmitting the same information. Also, an error-free 25 Mbps FSO ground-to-train link of 1 m length was demonstrated using a 13 MHz raw bandwidth light emitting diode (LED). Also investigated experimentally is the effect of ambient light induced noise on the ground-to-train communications link during sunrise and sunset in a laboratory environment. Additionally, the practical results obtained are scaled to the outdoor FSO link in terms of the optical power density.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 10th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509025268
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Sept 2016
Event10th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2016 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 20 Jul 201623 Jul 2016

Publication series

Name2016 10th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2016

Conference

Conference10th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2016
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period20/07/1623/07/16

Keywords

  • bit error rate
  • free space optical
  • ground-to-train
  • Q-factor

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