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Mobile free space optical (FSO) and directional RF communications links suffer from frequent link blockages due to opaque obstructions that can result in degraded or failed networks. In this paper, a methodology is presented for assuring connectivity in networks with fragile links. The frequency and duration of link blockages are characterized using modeling and emulation tools developed for realistic...
Ground and air testing of mobile FALCON free-space optical (FSO) communications terminals was performed in New Mexico by ITT Corporation, JHU/APL and AFRL. The testing verified the operation of the terminals pointing, acquisition, tracking and data transmission for ground to ground link distances up to 36 km and air to air and air to ground link distances up to 65 km. The FALCON terminals have a nominal...
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