Manufacturing Methods and Technology Program for Ruggedized Tactical Fiber Optic Cable.
Abstract
The scope of this quarter's effort, as reported herein, includes the following tasks and achievements: (1) Cable Process Optimization--(a) Complete first engineering samples; test, select optimized fiber buffering, (b) Complete lay length evaluation samples; test, select optimized lay length, (c) Receive polyurethane materials (four types, four manufacturers); (2) Use of Facilities--(a) High speed strander, set up and operational; achieve 50% of production rate, (b) Extruder set up and operational, (c) Fiber optic measurement station design complete and partial fabrication.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 26, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA086706
Entities
People
- R. J. Hoss
- R. Kopstein