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Analysis of the influence of atmospheric turbulence on modulating retro-reflector optical communication

Mengtong Xiea College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Jingyuan Wanga College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jianhua Lia College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Zhiyong Xua College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Zhang Lib College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Jiyong Zhaoa College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Yang Sua College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Zhou Huaa College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Ailin Qia College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Huiping Shena College of Communication Engineering, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Pages 728-733 | Received 10 Aug 2021, Accepted 19 May 2022, Published online: 20 Jun 2022
 
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Abstract

The paper discusses the atmospheric turbulence effect on modulating retro-reflector (MRR) optical communication systems with theoretical analysis and experimental verification. The transmission model is proposed by the phase screen method. Based on this model, the scintillation indices (SI) are calculated, and the aperture averaging effect of the MRR terminal is analyzed. Furthermore, a test bed with 506 m transmission link is established. In the experiment, the SI values of the MRR link and the direct link are obtained and compared. Experimental data agree well with the numerical simulation results and verify the theoretical model. The theoretical results are useful for analyzing the influence of turbulence on MRR systems.

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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Funding

This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [grant number No.61975238 and No.62171463].

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