Transmitting Reference Radio Signals On Two Optical Carriers

Abstract

Radio-frequency reference signal used to modulate two optical carriers at transmitter. Dispersion in optical-fiber or free-space transmission medium, used to advantage in receiver to measure and compensate for phase and frequency fluctuations induced by fluctuations in propagation conditions. Corrections for delay and for changes in delay made at receiver. Requires only one-way transmission, simpler in principle, more energy- and cost-efficient, and enables use of longer transmission paths.