Novel OTDR Effects in Determining Losses of Single-Mode Fibers and Splices,

Abstract

OTDR effects on fiber attenuation and splice loss are studied. Fiber group index or group delay is best determined by measurement, rather than from the refractive index. In this way, fiber and cable differences are accounted for. Cursor placement is important in length determination, and a fiber input pigtail and output reflection are desirable.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADP005254

Entities

People

  • Carrie Kozikowski
  • Felix Kapron
  • Tom Olson

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attenuation
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Reflection
  • Refractive Index

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.