Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links

<p dir="ltr">Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM)-based Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication systems offer immense potential for high-capacity, secure links, but their performance is highly sensitive to pointing errors. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of OAM systems under po...

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Main Author: Mohammad Taghi Dabiri (16904658) (author)
Other Authors: Meysam Ghanbari (22504262) (author), Mazen Hasna (16904661) (author)
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Aerospace engineering
Communications engineering
FSO communication
inter-satellite links
mode selection
orbital angular momentum (OAM)
pointing errors
Crosstalk
System performance
Zirconium
Bit error rate
Apertures
Adaptive optics
Space vehicles
Prevention and mitigation
Orbital calculations
Indexes
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description <p dir="ltr">Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM)-based Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication systems offer immense potential for high-capacity, secure links, but their performance is highly sensitive to pointing errors. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of OAM systems under pointing inaccuracies for both short-range terrestrial links and long-range inter-satellite communications. For short links, we demonstrate the trade-offs between increasing modulation order and the number of OAM modes, highlighting the potential of low-complexity two-stage detectors to mitigate computational overhead while maintaining robust performance. For inter-satellite links, where severe pointing errors dominate, we propose an innovative asymmetric mode design and optimal beam waist adjustment to enhance robustness against angular misalignments. Simulation results reveal critical insights into the interplay between pointing error intensity, mode selection, and system performance, offering practical guidelines for OAM system design in diverse scenarios. This work bridges the gap between theoretical modeling and real-world implementation, paving the way for reliable OAM-based communication in next-generation terrestrial and space networks.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: IEEE Photonics Journal<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jphot.2025.3575365" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jphot.2025.3575365</a></p>
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spelling Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial LinksMohammad Taghi Dabiri (16904658)Meysam Ghanbari (22504262)Mazen Hasna (16904661)EngineeringAerospace engineeringCommunications engineeringFSO communicationinter-satellite linksmode selectionorbital angular momentum (OAM)pointing errorsCrosstalkSystem performanceZirconiumBit error rateAperturesAdaptive opticsSpace vehiclesPrevention and mitigationOrbital calculationsIndexes<p dir="ltr">Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM)-based Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication systems offer immense potential for high-capacity, secure links, but their performance is highly sensitive to pointing errors. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of OAM systems under pointing inaccuracies for both short-range terrestrial links and long-range inter-satellite communications. For short links, we demonstrate the trade-offs between increasing modulation order and the number of OAM modes, highlighting the potential of low-complexity two-stage detectors to mitigate computational overhead while maintaining robust performance. For inter-satellite links, where severe pointing errors dominate, we propose an innovative asymmetric mode design and optimal beam waist adjustment to enhance robustness against angular misalignments. Simulation results reveal critical insights into the interplay between pointing error intensity, mode selection, and system performance, offering practical guidelines for OAM system design in diverse scenarios. This work bridges the gap between theoretical modeling and real-world implementation, paving the way for reliable OAM-based communication in next-generation terrestrial and space networks.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: IEEE Photonics Journal<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jphot.2025.3575365" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jphot.2025.3575365</a></p>2025-08-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1109/jphot.2025.3575365https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Advancing_OAM-Based_FSO_Systems_Tackling_Pointing_Errors_for_Next-Generation_Space_and_Terrestrial_Links/30455903CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/304559032025-08-01T00:00:00Z
spellingShingle Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links
Mohammad Taghi Dabiri (16904658)
Engineering
Aerospace engineering
Communications engineering
FSO communication
inter-satellite links
mode selection
orbital angular momentum (OAM)
pointing errors
Crosstalk
System performance
Zirconium
Bit error rate
Apertures
Adaptive optics
Space vehicles
Prevention and mitigation
Orbital calculations
Indexes
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title Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links
title_full Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links
title_fullStr Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links
title_full_unstemmed Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links
title_short Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links
title_sort Advancing OAM-Based FSO Systems: Tackling Pointing Errors for Next-Generation Space and Terrestrial Links
topic Engineering
Aerospace engineering
Communications engineering
FSO communication
inter-satellite links
mode selection
orbital angular momentum (OAM)
pointing errors
Crosstalk
System performance
Zirconium
Bit error rate
Apertures
Adaptive optics
Space vehicles
Prevention and mitigation
Orbital calculations
Indexes