The deluge of date rate in today's networks imposes a cost burden on the backhaul network
design. Developing cost-efficient backhaul solutions becomes an exciting, yet challenging …

The rapid pace of demand for mobile data services and the limited supply of capacity in the
current wireless access networks infrastructure are leading network operators to increase …

With the densification of nodes in cellular networks, free space optic (FSO) connections are
becoming an appealing low cost and high rate alternative to copper and fiber backhaul …

Recent advances in wireless communication technologies and the explosive growth of the
number and variety of mobile devices and multimedia applications motivate the …

Abstract Free Space Optics (FSO) is an optical communication technique which
disseminates light in free space such as air, vacuum or celestial space, to wirelessly transfer …

The deployment of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) is envisioned to achieve global coverage
for 6G and beyond. In addition to space nodes, aerial NTN nodes such as high-altitude …

Increased capacity, higher data rate, decreased latency, and better service quality are
examples of the primary objectives or needs that must be catered to in the near future, ie …

Using network flying platforms (NFPs) as aerial relays has been emerging as a promising
solution for mobile backhaul frameworks in fifth generation and beyond wireless networks …

Abstract Free Space Optical (FSO) networks, also known as optical wireless networks, have
emerged as viable candidates for broadband wireless communications in the near future …

This book provides a comprehensive description of an optical communications technology
known as free space optical—a next-generation communications network that uses optical …