Optical Data Transmission in a Turbid Environment

摘要

The goal of this research is to measure the effects of varying amounts of suspended particulate near the sea floor on data transmission with a free space, omni-directional, optical link and to test the viability of communicating through the air-sea interface. A better understanding of turbulence and turbidity and their influence on the optical channel are critical to the development of optical communications in coastal waters. Objectives: 1. Deploy an optical telemetry system in a location where optical properties are measured by our collaborators. 2. Demonstrate optical telemetry through the air-sea interface. 3. Identify relationships between optical link performance and observed optical water properties.