Loose-tube neutral tether fiber optic termination procedure
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https://hdl.handle.net/1912/20DOI
10.1575/1912/20Keyword
Fiber-optics; Tether; ProcedureAbstract
Neutral tethers for unmanned underwater vehicles may contain a bundle of single-mode, optical fibers that are protected inside
flexible stainless steel tubing. To date the author knows of no commercially available systems or kits that substitute for the
following procedure, which is a step-by-step method for terminating electro-optical, loose-tube tether assemblies when used in
oil-compensated, underwater applications. This procedure alone will not result in a load-bearing assembly. It assumes that the
tether's outer jacket and synthetic strain-relief layer have already passed through and been terminated to an unspecified, customized,
load-bearing assembly. The procedure addresses in detail the preparation of three optical fibers and three copper conductors for
repeated make-and-break installations into a vehicle's primary junction box. The user will need a large, clean workbench, plenty of
light and a variety of specialized tools, most of which are listed. A spreadsheet is provided that describes the parts required and
suggests appropriate vendors or other sources. The entire procedure can take up to four hours to complete per tether end.
Suggested Citation
Bowen, M. F. (2001). Loose-tube neutral tether fiber optic termination procedure. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. https://doi.org/10.1575/1912/20Related items
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