COMMUNICATIONS CABLE FOR TROPICAL JUNGLE USE.
Abstract
The derivation of the design of a lightweight cable for tropical jungle use is described in terms of the environmental and tactical requirements. Information gathered from relevant literature about the jungle environment, its effect on materials and equipment, protective measures and tests to predict serviceability is presented. Materials to construct the cable are screened against the data given in the reference literature. A basic cable design is shown which is the result of a computer analysis of a range of materials and dimensions. Results of preliminary tests on proptotype models made of the most feasible materials are reported. A complete test program to evaluate Phase II cable models is proposed. (Author-PL).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0437910
Entities
People
- C. A. Emmerich
- J. H. Gesell
- W. C. Murray
Organizations
- ITT Corporation