2. Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

3.  Invented by Alexander Graham Bell, before the telephone  He considered this superior to the telephone Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

4.  40 years ago, FSOs were developed for companies and military defense  Development of lasers Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

5.  Uses light emitting diode (LED) or laser light for data transmission through air  Each unit contains: › High-sensitivity receiver › Optical fiber › Lens or telescope Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

6.  Distance Range: 500-2000 meters  Speed Range: 100 Mbps – 1.25 Gbps  Receives and transmits up to four different light beams of data  Auto-tracking feature  Cost: $12,900 - $14,900 for two FlightStrata units Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

7.  Free Space Optics must compete with environment  Fog, physical obstructions, and sun scintillation can all interfere with FSOs.  Even birds can cause a line of communication to be dropped Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

8.  FSOs are reliable  Work well in campus environment and speed up wireless communications  Back up to already installed wireless communications Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

9.  Line of sight connection encourages easy and inexpensive set up  Free Space Optics (FSO) can be used throughout our campus quickly and securely Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

10.  Hard to intercept  Encrypted connection  Unlimited transmitters and receivers Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

11.  “Last Mile” Problem › Reduce cost › Connect to Local Area Network › Secure network › Closes the gap and provides new customers with access Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

12.  Kogod and SIS renovations › Recreate our connectivity › Safe connection with minimal planning and deployment time › Security of a cable connection Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

13.  Increase speed of connectivity  More secure and less expensive  Portable  Reduce the cost of the “last mile” problem Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

14.  Can be used: › When adding new buildings our campus network › For relocating offices to nearby buildings › As an alternative to repairing damaged wires › To speed up current connections and maintain security Why Free Space Optics? What are Free Space Optics? Application to American University

15.  Questions?

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