ON THE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF DECODE-AND-FORWARD MULTI-HOP HYBRID FSO/RF SYSTEMS WITH HARD-SWITCHING CONFIGURATION

In this paper, we introduce a decode-and-forward multi-hop hybrid free-space optical/radio frequency (FSO/RF) system.The FSO link is assumed to follow Gamma-Gamma distribution with the combined effects of pointing errors and path loss under disposable underwear intensity modulation with direct detection technique, and the RF link is assumed to foll

Abstract Background The risk of injury is one of the major barriers to engaging in cycling.We investigated exposure-based rates and profiles of traffic injuries sustained by pedal cyclists that resulted in death or hospital inpatient treatment in New Zealand, one of the most car dependent countries.Methods Pedal cyclist traffic injuries were identi