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    Loose-tube neutral tether fiber optic termination procedure

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    WHOI-2001-05.pdf (2.424Mb)
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    2001-06
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    Bowen, Martin F.  Concept link
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    https://hdl.handle.net/1912/20
    DOI
    10.1575/1912/20
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     Fiber-optics; Tether; Procedure 
    Abstract
    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.
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    Bowen, M. F. (2001). Loose-tube neutral tether fiber optic termination procedure. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. https://doi.org/10.1575/1912/20
     

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