WS-01: Optical Wireless Communications Workshop

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Based on the success achieved in the 1st edition held within IEEE WCNC'23, the 2nd Workshop on Optical Wireless Communications aims to focus on the continuous advancements in wireless communication technologies, with the goal of achieving higher speeds, lower latency, increased reliability, and broader coverage. The growing number of connected mobile devices and the strain on the limited radio frequency (RF) resources make it crucial to explore alternative parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Advancements in solid-state light sources and detectors have propelled optical wireless communications (OWC) to the forefront of future wireless technologies. OWC offers various advantages over conventional RF systems, such as cellular and Wi-Fi networks. These advantages include a wide unregulated spectrum, higher cell density, enhanced physical layer security, high transmission speeds, and immunity to electromagnetic interference. However, the unique properties of optical wave propagation present specific challenges in designing and implementing OWC systems. Addressing these challenges involves establishing accurate and practical models for the optical transmission channel and the associated performance bounds. It also requires developing novel data transmission schemes, medium access control protocols, interference mitigation approaches, and physical layer security techniques tailored to the optical channel models and characteristics. This workshop will bring together researchers and developers from academia and industry to share their latest work on OWC systems and networks

• Date: 24 Apr 2024
• Time: 02:00 PM to 05:30 PM
• All times are (UTC+04:00) Abu Dhabi
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• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• United Arab Emirates

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Workshop Program - April 24, 2024

Slot 1: 14:00 - 15:30

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Murat Uysal, New York University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Chair: Dr. Hanaa Abumarshoud, University of Glasgow, UK

Paper 1: On the Dynamic Power Allocation for Uplink NOMA in QoS-Based Mixed UOW-RFC System

              Nikhil Sharma; Ankur Bansal

Paper 2: Design of Probabilistic Constellation Shaping for Physical Layer Security in Visible Light Communications

              Thanh Pham; Susumu Ishihara

Paper 3: Performance Characterization of Rotary Wing UAV-Mounted FSO Links in the Presence of Pointing Errors

               Mohammed Elamassie; Murat Uysal

Paper 4: Reliable Satellite Optical Backhaul Feeder Links for Remote Areas via Fiber Tethered Aerostats

               Haitham Khallaf; Mark Knez; Steve Hranilovic

Slot 2: 16:00 - 17:30

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Steve Hranilovic, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

Chair: Dr. Iman Tavakkolnia, University of Cambridge, UK

Paper 5: Integrated Communication and Positioning for IRS-Assisted LiFi Networks

               Juncheng Li; Yifan Huang; Shenjie Huang; Iman Tavakkolnia; Harald Haas; Majid Safari

Paper 6: Path-loss Analysis and Link Design for Optical Wireless Communication Between Underwater and Aerial Drones

               Osama M Bushnaq; Enrico Natalizio; Ian F. Akyildiz

Paper 7: Deep-Learning Based Detectors for SISO and SIMO IM/DD FSO Systems

               Mohanad Obeed; Ming Jian

Paper 8: Evaluation of an Optical Wireless Positioning System in a Parking Garage

               Jorik De Bruycker; Willem Raes; Nobby Stevens; Niraj V Altekar; Gregory P Linkowski; Mike Ryan