Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-2016
Degree Name
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
First Advisor
Roberto Rojas-Cessa
Second Advisor
Nirwan Ansari
Third Advisor
MengChu Zhou
Abstract
High-Speed trains (HSTs) can travel at speeds up to 430 Km/h. The increasing adoption rate of HSTs, and large number of Internet-connected digital devices, pose a great demand for a fast and reliable Internet connection in high-speed trains. Different radio-frequency (RF) wireless communication systems have been studied for HSTs. However, RF wireless communications in high-speed mobility environments suffer from frequent handovers, penetration loss, and Doppler effect. These problems promote the use of other technologies such as free-space optical (FSO) communications to provide reliable Internet connection for HST’s passengers.
Two different approaches for performing signal handover using FSO technology for ground to train communications in high-speed trains are presented in this thesis. One uses multiple wavelengths in adjacent covered areas and the other uses a single wavelength. Considering that, the optimum distance between ground stations is obtained while considering comprehensive attenuation factors for a realistic estimation of these two approaches.
Recommended Citation
Fathi Kazerooni, Sina, "Optimum distance between ground base stations for high-speed train communications using free-space optical laser links" (2016). Theses. 1831.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/1831
