@inproceedings{88764421c20f4443a8ab5d06a7ebe92c,
title = "Optimizing free space optics for city-wide wireless networks",
abstract = "Recent advances in wireless communications have paved the road to the development of revolutionary city-wide wireless networks that provide a virtual wireless cloud covering large metro areas. City-Wide wireless networks offer unmatched options to different community sectors including local government, industry, business, people, and education. However, realizing the benefits and advantages of such a remarkable infrastructure is not straightforward. Extendibility and security limitations present a bottleneck for unrestricted growth of such networks. The future of city-wide wireless networks is in doubt unless these limitations are addressed and solutions are sought. In this paper, we propose free space optical systems as a cost effective backbone that can meet the requirements of future city-wide wireless networks. We study the deployment of free space optics and address major challenges.",
author = "Mahdy, {Ahmed M.} and Deogun, {Jitender S.}",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.1109/ICN.2007.66",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0769528058",
series = "Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Networking, ICN'07",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "66",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Networking, ICN'07",
note = "6th International Conference on Networking, ICN'07 ; Conference date: 22-04-2007 Through 28-04-2007",
}