Error rate performance for STBC in free-space optical communications through strong atmospheric turbulence

Antonio García-Zambrana
January 2007
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Abstract

In this letter, error rate performance for space-time block coding (STBC) in free-space optical (FSO) communication systems with direct detection operating over strong atmospheric turbulence channels is analyzed. Based on the modification of the Alamouti code presented by Simon and Vilnrotter, a generalized approach is adopted to consider space-time coded on-off keying (OOK) formats with any pulse shape and reduced duty cycle, allowing the increase of the peak-to-average optical power ratio (PAOPR) and, hence, a relevant improvement in error rate performance. Simulation results are further demonstrated to confirm the analytical results. © 2007 IEEE.

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Journal article
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IEEE Communications Letters
Atmospheric Turbulence Block Codes Computer Simulation Signal Detection Alamouti Code Free-Space Optical Communication System On-Off Keying Format Optical Power Ratio Optical Communication
Antonio García-Zambrana
Antonio García-Zambrana
Professor of Telecommunications Engineering

Professor at the University of Málaga working on wireless optical communications, free-space optical links, underwater optical wireless communications, visible light communications, and FPGA/RFSoC-based real-time prototyping.