Review of Error Analysis of FSO OFDM System
Review of Error Analysis of FSO OFDM System
Abstract--- FSO communication provides range where installing cables is impractical, although its
without a license, greater bandwidth, and a safe effectiveness can be influenced by environmental
channel. Although PIN diodes are commonly employed variables such as fog or rain [1]. A digital
for identification, avalanche photodiodes are
modulation technique called orthogonal frequency
preferable in order to identify high-speed FSO signals
division multiplexing (OFDM) splits data into
in various functions. APD's dispersion of noise is input-
dependent Gaussian noise rather than input- several closely spaced, orthogonal subcarriers to
independent Gaussian noise. Companding methods ensure efficient transmission. This method improves
are commonly used to lower the peak-to-average- bandwidth efficiency and increases system
power ratio (PAPR) in OFDM systems. We examine resilience to interference and multipath fading,
analysis of error using on-off keying for different kinds making OFDM an important technology in modern
of detection. This research provides a machine learning communication systems such as Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and
and non- machine learning approach and evaluates its digital broadcasting. Orthogonal Frequency
execution against rigid and flexible judgments. We
Division Multiplexing with Free Space Optics
derive soft values for IDGN and IIGN and analyze
entails sending OFDM-modulated signals via the air
optimal and suboptimal detection thresholds. The
proposed unique ML technique outperforms the via laser beams. OFDM divides data into numerous
existing alternatives. subcarriers, enhancing efficiency and robustness,
whereas FSO enables high-speed wireless
Keywords— Error analysis, machine learning, optical transmission. [4] This combination provides
communication, PAPR, rigid and flexible decisions. efficient, high-capacity communication, which is
especially valuable in situations where traditional
I. INTRODUCTION
cabling is unfeasible. Combining these systems
Over the past few years, mobile phone applications enhances wireless communication by merging
have become increasingly popular, and the number OFDM's efficient data modulation and robustness
of applicants worldwide has been steadily rising against interference with FSO's high-speed, cable-
every day.[3] Wireless networks with more capacity free transmission. This combination allows for
are desperately needed because of the more improved bandwidth efficiency, resilience to
broadband channels [1]. FSO is a critical wireless atmospheric disturbances, and support for high data
communication that provides multiple benefits and rates, making it ideal for applications requiring fast,
has been requested for a variety of uses. [2]. Free reliable wireless communication in challenging
Space Optics is a wireless connection technique that environments.[4] The combination of Free Space
employs laser beams to send data over the air, Optics (FSO) with OFDM is important for creating
removing the need for physical wires such as fiber rapid-speed, reliable communication processes. This
optics. It needs a direct line of sight to exist between approach offers enhanced data rates, efficient
the sender and recipient provides fast, low-latency bandwidth usage, and resilience to interference,
data transfer. FSO is very beneficial in situations making it ideal for applications where traditional
2.1 Atmospheric Attenuation Jakub Oravec (2023) discusses the gained Signal
intensity prediction for difficult switching. In
When employing Orthogonal Frequency Division FSO/RF hybrid systems, crucial for maintaining
Multiplexing (OFDM) in Free Space Optics (FSO) system availability. It explores the impact of
systems,7] atmospheric attenuation reduces signal atmospheric factors like fog and rain on RSSI and
strength as it travels through the atmosphere, leading uses machine learning techniques, including
to potential degradation in performance.[3] This Decision Trees and AdaBoost Regressor, to predict
attenuation can result in decreased data rates and RSSI accurately.[10] The FSO line is prioritized for
increased error rates because of the optical signals communication due to its higher data rate, while the
absorption, dispersion, and reflection [5]. RF line acts backup. Accurate RSSI prediction
ensures effective link management and system
2.2 Atmospheric Turbulence In FSO
reliability.
Atmospheric turbulence causes signal distortion
3.3 On-Off Keying Signal Detection
because of fluctuations in air’s refractive index,
leading to increased error rates and reduced signal Vijay Narasimha (2021) addresses the detection of
quality.[5][6] This occurs because temperature, on-off keying modulated signals in optical
pressure, and humidity changes affect the path of the communication systems operating in open space
optical signal. Techniques like adaptive optics, using under varying atmospheric turbulence. We model
diverse wavelengths, and increasing power can help fading channels using gamma-gamma, lognormal
mitigate these effects. for weak, moderate, and intense turbulence,
respectively, and exponential distributions. Based on
2.3 Cloud attenuation
bit error rate performance, the study contrasts
Cloud attenuation reduces signal strength in optical supervised learning methods such as AdaBoost,
communication systems by absorbing and scattering logistic regression, support vector machines, naive
the signal, leading to weaker performance. To Bayes, quadratic discriminant analysis, K-nearest
mitigate these effects,[8] increasing transmit power, neighbours, decision trees, random forests, and
using adaptive techniques, and combining with multi-layer Perceptrons. According to Monte Carlo
alternative communication methods can be simulations, decision trees and random forests
effective. establish a lower performance limit, whereas
AdaBoost and multi-layer perceptron classifiers
perform best in all turbulence conditions [11].
3.4 FSO channel monitoring 3.7 Beams for Free-Space Optical Backhaul
Links in 5G and Beyond
ESMAIL (2021) designed a prediction system for
Free Space Optical (FSO) channel parameters Chehri (2023) examines the performance and
affected by Turbulence, aiming mistakes, and ASE reliability of NRZ-based mode division
noise.[12] Their methodology involved using multiplexing (MDM) in Free Space Optical (FSO)
asynchronous Tape Sampling with Delay histogram backhaul systems, focusing on the effects of optical
characteristics of better forecast accuracy compared beam misalignment and environmental conditions.
to asynchronous amplitude histogram (AAH) The researchers use a single-wavelength laser to
features. They used convolutional neural networks transmit four optical beams, each with a unique
in addition to support vector machines. regressors wavelength.[18] They investigate the capacity
for analysis, with the CNN regressor generally improvements provided by mode division
providing superior performance. The study showed multiplexing and apply various Machine Learning
that while CNN performed well in predicting OSNR (ML) models to classify the optical modes. The
across various transmission speeds, its accuracy for study successfully transmits data at 80 Gbps and
turbulence and pointing errors decreased with higher reports that the ML model achieves approximately
speeds. 97% accuracy in classifying the four optical beams
Mohammad Nassr (2023) explored the impact of Juan Pablo (2021) introduces the Extreme Learning
different laser wavelengths (1550, 1250, and 850 Machine with a regularized parameter as a
nm) on OFDM-FSO distance transmission systems promising approach for channel equalization in
under different weather conditions using Optisystem Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
v.15 software. They used empirical testing and MLA (OFDM) systems used in wireless communications.
to predict optimal wavelength. Research The authors assess its performance in comparison to
demonstrated that longer wavelengths achieved other ELM-based equalizers, analyzing bit error
greater transmission distances, with 1550nm rates (BER) across different signal-to-noise ratios
outperforming 1250nm and 850nm.[15] They (SNR) and channel models. The study highlights
employed Random Forest (RF) and Linear that the effectiveness of this method is contingent
Regression (LR) algorithms for prediction, finding upon the specific wireless link employed [17].
that RF provided the highest accuracy in selecting
the best wavelength for OFDM-FSO systems. 3.9 Quality of Transmission Estimation
3.6 Optimization of Channel Estimation for Hazem Refai (2021) provides a supervised machine
OFDM Systems learning method for multi-user Free-Space Optical
Communication (FSOC) systems signal-to-noise
Wang (2022) the authors designed a machine ratio (SNR) estimation. Using amplitude data from
learning-based method for estimating Maximum received mixed signals in a shared time, bandwidth,
Doppler Shift (MDS) in Orthogonal Frequency and space context, the authors apply Support Vector
Division Multiplexing (OFDM) systems, targeting Machine (SVM), Artificial Neural Network (ANN),
improved channel response accuracy for IoT and Random Forest (RF) methods. The empirical
networks.[16] Their methodology involved using histogram of signal amplitudes and the sites of local
ML algorithms to discover the connection between maxima in the histogram are the two methods of
instantaneous frequency offset and MDS, which was feature extraction that are compared.[13] The latter
established through offline training. This approach strategy surpassed the other one, with a 92%
simplifies real-time implementation and enhances classification accuracy using the SVM algorithm. A
communication performance across various MDS scalability analysis is also included in the study to
and signal-to-noise ratios (SNR). The proposed determine the amount of training data and time
architecture effectively reduces complexity while series samples needed for efficient feature
significantly improving data transmission extraction.
efficiency.
3.10 Analysis of Mixed RF/FSO Performance the various methodologies and technologies applied
to improve Free Space Optical (FSO)
Idy Diop (2023) the authors explore Cooperative communication systems efficiency, with a particular
FSO exchange, which enhances network capacity focus on OFDM. As FSO frameworks continue to
and coverage by coordinating antenna distribution, evolve, the need for robust, efficient, and reliable
akin to conventional MIMO systems.[14] They communication frameworks has led researchers to
focus on hybrid RF-FSO systems, where RF explore innovative approaches, particularly
transmission is followed by FSO transmission, to leveraging machine learning and advanced signal
address last-mile access challenges. The processing techniques. One significant area of
effectiveness of a deep learning-based LDPC development is the applying machine learning
decoder is compared to conventional LDPC algorithms for wavelength selection and channel
decoding techniques, and the study assesses the estimation in OFDM-FSO systems. For instance,
performance of these hybrid systems employing certain studies have employed RF and LR models to
error-correcting codes, notably LDPC codes. The forecast the optimal wavelength for transmission
findings demonstrate that deep learning greatly under different atmospheric conditions. These
enhances the RF/FSO cooperative relay system's models are trained on experimental data, with
performance and reliability, surpassing both the findings suggesting that longer wavelengths (such as
capabilities of current dual-hop relay systems and 1550nm) offer better transmission performance
traditional LDPC code-based RF/FSO systems. compared to shorter wavelengths. The use of
machine learning in this context helps in
Ⅳ. FSO OFDM MODEL SYSTEMS
dynamically adapting the system to changing
A block diagram of an OFDM system that uses the environmental conditions, thereby optimizing
Free Space optical channel as a propagation medium transmission efficiency and reducing signal
is shown in Figure 1. To solve the PAPR problem, degradation. Another crucial advancement is in the
the model has a compander and a decompander. [23] realm of error correction and signal detection.
First of all, The M-ary phase-shift keying (PSK) Machine learning frameworks,[20][21] as those that
baseband modulation method is used to map the make use of convolutional neural networks and
input data. The sub-carrier data stream is routed via support vector machines, have been applied to
an IFFT process to produce a complex OFDM identify and correct errors in signal transmission,
signal. especially under turbulent atmospheric conditions.
These approaches have shown significant
improvements in Bit Error Rate (BER) performance,
particularly in systems using On-Off Keying (OOK)
modulation. For example, in a variety of turbulence
conditions, AdaBoost and multi-layer perceptron
classifiers have shown improved performance in
BER reduction., highlighting the potential of
supervised learning techniques in enhancing signal
reliability. Additionally, the integration of deep
learning-based models for channel estimation in
OFDM-FSO systems has led to marked
Fig.1 Block Diagram of FSO-OFDM improvements in communication reliability. Deep
learning algorithms, such as those used for
Ⅴ. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
predicting the maximum Doppler shift (MDS) and
Comparative examination of FSO OFDM system signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), have been particularly
includes the various methodologies exhibit distinct effective in real-time communication environments.
advantages and limitations based on several critical In summary, the comparative analysis underscores
parameters, including accuracy, efficiency, the significant strides made in enhancing FSO-
complexity, scalability, cost, interpretability, and OFDM systems through the application of machine
flexibility.[19] the comparative analysis delves into learning and advanced signal processing techniques.
Sampling Rate,
Sample Size, Dynamic Range of
Cognitive FSOC User Accuracy > 92% in
2 Clustering Algorithms, Received Signal,
Estimation (CFUE) user estimation.
Overlapping Parameter Modulation Formats.
(λi).
Limited Prediction
Received Signal Strength
Timeframe,
Indicator (RSSI),
RSSI Hybrid Switching Prediction accuracies Influence of Input
3 Environmental Factors,
Predictor (RHSP) up to 88%. Parameters,
Decision Tree Algorithm,
Training Data
AdaBoost Regressor.
Requirements.
Regularization parameter
(C), Bit Error Rate (BER)
Logistic regression,
Regularization parameter which measures
5 Error Analysis Support vector
(C), kernel function performance in the
machine.
Prior probabilities, classifier.
likelihood of features.
Random Forest:
1250 nm, 850 nm, and
Higher R² value
1550 nm are the
Using Machine Learning to compared to LR Weather Conditions,
wavelengths.
Forecast Appropriate Graphical outputs Model Generalization.
7 Weather Conditions: Fog,
Wavelengths in the OFDM- showing wavelength LR model performed
rain, clear,
FSO System reach in various poorly.
Attenuation caused by
weather conditions
weather conditions.
(clear vs. dense fog).
ML-based method
Machine Learning-Based Signal-to-Noise Ratio showed improved Assumption,
Optimization of Channel (SNR), Maximum communication Maximum delay spread
8 Estimation for OFDM Doppler Shift (MDS), and performance is known
Communication Systems Instantaneous Frequency BER remains Computational
(ML-Based MDS Estimation) Offset (IFO). excellent even as Complexity.
MDS increases.
Environmental
ML-Based HG Beam Hermite Gaussian (HG) NN model achieved
Sensitivity,
Classification: Machine Beams: HG00, HG01, 97% accuracy in
Model Generalization.
Learning Classification of HG02, HG03, classifying HG beams
9 NN model showed
Hermite Gaussian Beams for Q-factor and Signal-to- Performance robust
high accuracy but may
5G and Beyond Free-Space Noise Ratio (SNR) across varying rainfall
need exploration of
Optical Backhaul Links Rain Intensity. levels.
other ML techniques.
K-Means + SVM
model achieved 99.2%
accuracy
KMS-KNN metrics:
Dataset, Accuracy: 99.2% Dataset may not
K-Means + SVM/KNN
10 Algorithms, Precision: 100% represent complex
Classifier
Performance Metrics. Sensitivity: 98.8% scenarios.
Specificity: 100%
F1 Score: 99.4%
Matthews Correlation
Coefficient: 98.2%.
Random Forest:
Independent Variables:
Lowest MSE (0.039), Relies on synthetic
11 MLR-SVR/DT-RF Models Various input features,
highest R² (~0.953) data from simulations.
Models: MLR, SVR, DT,
Decision Tree: MSE
RF,
of 0.092, R² of 0.904
The atmospheric
Evaluation of FSO turbulence, the different Results are specific to
Average BER: Rises
Communications' SNR thresholds (γₜ), the particular pointing
with increased
14 Performance Through F pointing error parameters errors; real-world
agitation and pointing
Turbulence Channels With (A₀ and z), and the deviations may affect
errors.
Pointing Errors different detection accuracy.
techniques.
Error Probability:
EGC and SC schemes
Performance Analysis of Link Lengths, Number of Increased complexity
Diversity Gain:
Mixed Dual-Hop RF/FSO Receivers, Atmospheric Due to increased
15 Approx. 30 dB
System Using κ-μ and M- Turbulence Levels, and hardware and software
(moderate turbulence),
Distribution Fading Models Factor of Spread (M). requirements.
37 dB (strong
turbulence).
Ⅵ. CONCLUSION
One crucial technique for wireless communication is of On-Off Keying and multiple detection methods.
free space optics (FSO). that offers significant The analysis of both IDGN and input-independent
benefits, including high bandwidth, secure channels, Gaussian noise (IIGN) demonstrates the superior
and the elimination of physical cables. The study detection thresholds provided by the proposed ML
evaluates the performance of avalanche photodiodes technique, highlighting its potential in optimizing
(APDs), which are more effective than PIN diodes FSO systems. Additionally, the incorporation of
in detecting high-speed FSO signals due to their Multiplexing using orthogonal frequency division
input-dependent Gaussian noise (IDGN) with FSO could further enhance the efficiency and
characteristics. This research proposes a machine resilience of modern wireless communication
learning methodology that surpasses conventional networks, addressing the growing demand for
soft and hard judgment procedures through the use increased capacity in mobile phone applications.