Optical Wireless Communications for Broadband Global Internet Connectivity: Fundamentals and Potential Applications

Optical Wireless Communications for Broadband Global Internet Connectivity: Fundamental and Potential Applications provides a comprehensive overview for readers who require information about the fundamental science behind optical wireless communications, as well as up-to-date advanced knowledge of the state-of-the-art technologies available today. The book is a useful resource for scientists, researchers, engineers and students interested in understanding optical, wireless communication systems for global channels. Readers will find beneficial knowledge on how related technologies of optical wireless communications can be integrated into achieving worldwide Internet connectivity.

Presents an in-depth coverage of information on optical wireless communication in a single sourceCombines the fundamentals with the most recent advanced technology of achieving global Internet access and connectivityProvides derivations of the mathematical equationsIncludes between chapter sections where information and learning from one chapter is connected to other chapters

1. Introduction 2. Basics of Global broadband wireless access: Architectures for worldwide access and connectivity 3. Last Mile Problem re-visited with potential solution for broadband connectivity 4. Fundamentals of Free Space Optical Communications Systems, Optical Channels, Characterization and Network/Access Technology 5. Some related technology concepts to enhance optical wireless link connectivity 6. OWC links between Single and Multiple Platforms (UAVs, Balloons/Drones/HAPs, Satellites): Performance Analysis 7. OWC/FSO Communication System for Global Internet Connectivity/access: System concept, analysis and architecture 8. Principles and Implementation of Secure Optical Wireless Communications 9. Recent Developments of Satellite-based Laser Communication 10. Free Space Optical Communications: role and integration with Internet of Things (IoT) 11. Potential Applications for broadband global connectivity 12. Conclusions