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FSM-based PAT using Cartesian Coordinate Information

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Abstract

In this work, we present a pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) algorithm based on a fast steering mirror (FSM), which operates using Cartesian coordinate information. The algorithm first computes the initial steering angles of the FSM to align the optical beam between a transmitter-receiver pair, based on their three-dimensional position vectors. Fine alignment is subsequently performed using real-time feedback from a quadrant photodiode (QPD), enabling precise correction of residual pointing errors. The proposed method is experimentally validated in a static indoor testbed, demonstrating accurate and stable beam alignment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE VTS Asia Pacific Wireless Communications Symposium, APWCS 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331575410
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event2025 IEEE VTS Asia Pacific Wireless Communications Symposium, APWCS 2025 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 2025 Aug 202025 Aug 22

Publication series

Name2025 IEEE VTS Asia Pacific Wireless Communications Symposium, APWCS 2025

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE VTS Asia Pacific Wireless Communications Symposium, APWCS 2025
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period25/8/2025/8/22

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 IEEE.

Keywords

  • beam alignment
  • fast steering mirror (FSM)
  • Free-space optical (FSO) communication
  • misalignment correction
  • pointing acquisition and tracking (PAT)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Control and Optimization
  • Instrumentation
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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