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 polyurethane jacket evaluation samples (four types, four manufacturers), (b) Complete fungus testing, (c) Select optimized polyurethane type, (d) Begin optimized cable fabrication for third engineering sample, (e) Deliver second engineering sample and test report (lay length and polyurethane evaluation samples); (2) Use of Facilities; (a) Achieve 75% of production rate on the high speed strander, (b) Install new Kevlar serving line, start setting up, and make operational, (c) complete extruder set up and work toward 0.8 h/km rate, (d) Set up and make spooler operational, achieve 50% production rate, (e) Assemble test stations and characterize; and (3) Secondary Performance Milestones; (a) Achieve 0.5 dB/km induced attenuation from cabling operation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 26, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA086874
Entities
People
- R. J. Hoss
- R. Kopstein