Analysis of NLOS Channel Properties of Terrestrial FSO Links

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Point-to-point Free-Space Optical (FSO) links use narrow laser beams to transmit information in the line-of-sight arrangement. In the real atmosphere with aerosols, there is necessarily omnidirectional scattering of radiation, which gives the possibility of illegitimate reception outside the beam. This paper presents a simple qualitative model which, in addition to power levels, also describes the frequency characteristics of the eavesdropping channel. The paper also analyzes practical scenarios in terms of reception feasibility.
Klíčová slova
Free-space optical links
Gaussian beam
scattering
non-line-of-sight
physical security