An optical system for line-of-sight communication
Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2009.
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| author | Mehta, Agustya R |
| author2 | Yoel Fink and Ofer Shapira. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/531732019-04-12T16:01:44Z An optical system for line-of-sight communication Mehta, Agustya R Yoel Fink and Ofer Shapira. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 95). We design and implement a system for short and medium range directional two-way wireless communication. The system uses infrared radiation to transmit and receive voice data digitally. We utilize narrow angle infrared light emitting diodes for transmission, directed across a reasonable angular range that allows the system to transmit across a narrow beam to the receiver, avoiding the dangers of detection, jamming, and eavesdropping that traditional omnidirectional radio transmission entails. On the receiving end, a wide-angle detector is used. The system is integrated inconspicuously into a military vest, allowing the wearer to communicate while on the field. In the working version of this system we use traditional semiconductor photodetectors and receivers. We also investigate the properties of optoelectronic fibers, novel semiconductor devices that can act as line detectors of light. We characterize these fibers, and analyze their potential for use as photodetecting devices in this system. by Agustya R. Mehta. M.Eng. 2010-03-25T15:10:19Z 2010-03-25T15:10:19Z 2009 2009 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/53173 518032012 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 95 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Mehta, Agustya R An optical system for line-of-sight communication |
| title | An optical system for line-of-sight communication |
| title_full | An optical system for line-of-sight communication |
| title_fullStr | An optical system for line-of-sight communication |
| title_full_unstemmed | An optical system for line-of-sight communication |
| title_short | An optical system for line-of-sight communication |
| title_sort | optical system for line of sight communication |
| topic | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. |
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