Fiber Optic Cable Test.
Abstract
Over 200 plastic-jacketed, incoherent, fiber-optic cables, primarily Corhing Glass Works types 5010 and 5011, are subjected to 29 different environmental and physical property tests. The tests were specified to evaluate cable performance within the chosen Naval Equipment Category of 'shipboard and shore equipment with air-transportability capability.' Cable property definitions are obtained for bend radius; tensile, terminal, and mandrel strengths; twist; flexure; vibration; shock; and thermal, humidity, and various chemical exposures. Also, a number of original diagnostic methods are developed to assist in evaluating the test-induced capble optical modifications. Test results are found to indicate that these cable types exhibit properties capable of performing within the chosen category and that practical harnesses for certain Navy applications can be readily fabricated. Recommendations are made for future improvement and quality control of these type cables. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 12, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767017
Entities
People
- Robert L. Lebduska
Organizations
- Naval Information Warfare Systems Command