Bandwidth optimization and hitless transport in dynamic free space optical communications networks
US10122458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J14/0282
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for optical communications may include a multiplicity of optical communications relay platforms that each move above a surface of the earth. Each relay platform may include a relay link for communications between adjacent relay platforms. The system may also include a plurality of ground stations. Each ground station may be configured to communicate with another of the ground stations through at least one of the relay platforms. Each ground station may include an optical communications link for optical communications with successive relay platforms. The optical link of each ground station may be configured for handover connections between the successive relay platforms as the relay platforms move relative to the earth. The system may additionally include a network operations center having a link controller. The link controller may be configured to control switching of the communications links for hitless transmission between the ground stations.
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