Effects of temperature variations on loose-tube and tight-buffered optical fibre cables

M. M. Ramsay; James G. Titchmarsh

doi:10.1117/12.21974

1 September 1990 Effects of temperature variations on loose-tube and tight-buffered optical fibre cables

M. M. Ramsay, James G. Titchmarsh

Proceedings Volume 1314, Fibre Optics '90; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21974
Event: Fibre Optics '90, 1990, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

The temperature-related processes that affect the performance of loose-tube and tight-buffered optical fiber cables are considered with particular attention given to the limits on optical performance. The equations for maximum cable strain are given for loose-tube cables, aerial cables, military tactical cables, and avionic cables, and specific reference is given to the typical range of operating conditions for each. Small perturbations of the fiber axis - brought about by changes in cable length and/or polymer modulus - can cause large radiative losses, and changes are proposed for the fibers that mitigate these effects.

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M. M. Ramsay and James G. Titchmarsh "Effects of temperature variations on loose-tube and tight-buffered optical fibre cables", Proc. SPIE 1314, Fibre Optics '90, (1 September 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21974

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