What are the Key Performance Indicators for Optical Technologies in Space and High-Flying Platform .

Optical communication technologies are finding widespread applications in space and aerial systems. Optical-based solutions can provide large bandwidth, low energy consumption and quantum-based security schemes. Extending optical fibre network connectivity to non-terrestrial ones, such as satellite or high altitude platforms (HAPs), would greatly increase coverage and the number of use cases. However, it is important to investigate how to overcome potential impairments in such integrated networks, e.g., atmospheric attenuations, pointing errors.

This workshop is structured in three sessions: i) presentation from subject matter experts, ii) open discussion with audience, and iii) KPI metrics formulation. The objective is to formulate and reach consensus on KPI metrics through the discussion of technology status, integration of optical and space technologies, new use cases, benefits for 6G and beyond communication.

The workshop is co-sponsored by the IEEE Future Networks Technical Community (FNTC) in the framework of the International Network Generations Roadmap (INGR) Optics and Satellite Working Groups collaboration activity.

Speakers 

Dan Kilper, Trinity College, Ireland

Giulio Cossu, Scuola Santa Anna, Italy 

Dimitar Kolev, NICT, Japan 

Siddharth Joshi, University of Bristol, UK