Trajectory Optimization of Energy Efficient FSOC-UAV with Atmospheric and Geometric Loss

Abstract

This paper address the issues of optimizing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using free-space optical communication (FSOC). In particular, we examine how the beam divergence and the atmospheric attenuation of FSOC channel affect the flight of energy efficient UAVs. Especially based on geometric loss and also the effect of rain, snow, and fog on FSOC, we showed the energy efficient trajectory of UAV.