Accurate characterization of raindrop size on the performance of optical wireless communication links

  • Step Hen Kotiang*
  • , Jae Ho Choi
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Rain attenuation is one of the impairments on the performance of optical wireless communication systems, and an accurate estimation of optical extinction coefficient due to rain in an area is an important factor for setting up a reliable communication link. In this paper, a relationship between optical signal attenuation and rain intensity is derived based on the moment of method of raindrop size distribution using a three-parameter gamma model. Finally, analyticalresultsarecompared to those ofthe ITU-R model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectronics, Mechatronics and Automation III
EditorsMaode Ma, Amanda F. Wu, Z. Afrasiabi, Z. Afrasiabi, Maode Ma, Amanda F. Wu
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages317-321
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9783038352976, 9783038352976
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event3rd International Conference on Electronics, Mechatronics and Automation, ICEMA 2014 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 2014.08.222014.08.23

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume666
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Electronics, Mechatronics and Automation, ICEMA 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period14.08.2214.08.23

Keywords

  • Mie scattering theory
  • Optical wireless communication
  • Raindrop size distribution

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Engineering & Technology

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