Induced electron radiation effect on the performance of inter-satellite optical wireless communication

Abdouraouf Said Youssouf; Nurul Fadzlin Hasbullah; Norazlina Saidin; Mohamed Hadi Habaebi; Rajendran Parthiban; Muhammad Rawi Bin Mohamed Zin; Elfatih A A Elsheikh; F M Suliman

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0259649

Induced electron radiation effect on the performance of inter-satellite optical wireless communication

PLoS One. 2021 Dec 31;16(12):e0259649. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259649. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Abdouraouf Said Youssouf¹, Nurul Fadzlin Hasbullah¹, Norazlina Saidin¹, Mohamed Hadi Habaebi¹, Rajendran Parthiban², Muhammad Rawi Bin Mohamed Zin³, Elfatih A A Elsheikh⁴, F M Suliman⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
² Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
³ Radiation Processing Technology Division, Nuclear Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia.
⁴ Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

This paper provides the details of a study on the effects of electron radiation on the Performance of Inters-satellite Optical Wireless Communication (IsOWC). Academia and industry focus on solutions that can improve performance and reduce the cost of IsWOC systems. Spacecraft, space stations, satellites, and astronauts are exposed to an increased level of radiation when in space, so it is essential to evaluate the risks and performance effects associated with extended radiation exposures in missions and space travel in general. This investigation focuses on LEO, especially in the near-equatorial radiation environment. Radiation experiments supported with simulations have made it possible to obtain and evaluate the electron radiation impact on optoelectronics at the device level and system level performances. The electron radiation has induced a system degradation of 70%. This result demonstrates the importance of such an investigation to predict and take necessary and suitable reliable quality service for future space missions.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Computer Simulation
Cosmic Radiation
Electrons*
Lasers
Optics and Photonics*
Satellite Communications*
Wireless Technology*

Grants and funding

The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through Research Group Program under grant number: R.G.P.1/219/42. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.