Optical wireless: The story so far

Authors
Heatley, DJT Wisely, DR Neild, I Cochrane, P
Citation
Djt. Heatley et al., Optical wireless: The story so far, IEEE COMM M, 36(12), 1998, pp. 72
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Information Tecnology & Communication Systems
Journal title
IEEE COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE
ISSN journal
01636804 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
12
Year of publication
1998
Database
ISI
SICI code
0163-6804(199812)36:12<72:OWTSSF>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
We present a broad review of the optical wireless field, from early experim ents through to today's high-performance systems. Emphasis is placed on und erstanding the benefits and limitations of optical wireless, all of which u ltimately define the applications. A variety of systems are examined, each incorporating a different technological solution to suit the particular app lication.