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Free space optical communication system with power level management

US7286766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2003
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/1127
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A free space optical communication system includes an adaptive optical power regulator. The adaptive optical power regulator adapts to changes in effective loss associated with the free space optical path. In one embodiment the adaptive optical power regulator adapts to scintillation losses. In another embodiment, the adaptive optical power regulator further adapts to changes in atmospheric loss associated with changes in weather.

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