Rapid Payout and Retrieval of Tactical Fiber-Optic Cables
Abstract
A key element in a highly mobile military communications system is the speed with which the system can become operational in rapidly changing areas of battle. The advent of optical fiber based cable has radically changed the nature of military voice and data transmission by greatly increasing information capacity and permitting longer distance between repeaters or end users. Reduced cable size and weight permit multi-kilometer lengths of cable to be transported to battle areas. However, a major limitation to voice or data transmission operational status is the slow process of deploying tactical cable assemblies in the field. This paper discusses two methods for rapid payout of a lightweight, single optical fiber cable assembly for use in point to point voice communications. This paper also discusses a rewinding method capable of recovering cable assemblies in the field for subsequent redeployment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADP005283
Entities
People
- F. T. Mikolajewski
- John Wright
- R. Coon
- R. W. Hickson