In this paper, a methodology for the generation of cloud coverage time series correlated on
both temporal and spatial domains and the estimation of cloud‐free line‐of‐sight (CFLOS) …

A methodology for the generation of seasonal and monthly cloud-free-line of sight (CFLOS)
statistics for single optical satellite slant paths and joint CFLOS statistics for multiple spatially …

Space-to-ground optical data links enable higher data rates, require less electrical power,
and allow more compact system designs than their corresponding RF counterparts. They …

This contribution is focused on MEO satellite communication systems operating at optical
wavelengths, and especially on the optimum dimensioning of their optical ground station …

Analytical models for the prediction of cloud-free line-of-sight (CFLOS) probability for a
single optical satellite link and for multiple spatially separated optical satellite links are …

Satellite communication networks at optical frequencies have been proposed to provide a
very high throughput for backhauling applications. In this letter, the monthly variation of …

Optical data links with high data throughput aim at answering the increasing capacity
demand for downloading data issued from observation, meteorology and scientific satellite …

Optical satellite communications have continually gained attention throughout previous
years. Optical downlinks to transmit data from Earth observation satellites to ground may be …

Clouds are key driver in the performance of free space optical communication (FSOC)
systems. Clouds are composed of liquid water and/or ice crystals and depending on the …

In free-space optical satellite networks (FSOSNs), satellites can have different laser inter-
satellite link (LISL) ranges for connectivity. As the LISL range increases, the number of …