Accession Number:

ADP002579

Title:

Computerised Optical Fibre Characterisation,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NKF KABEL B V WADDINXVEEN (NETHERLANDS)

Personal Author(s):

• Mathu,W. L. S.

Report Date:

1983-11-17

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

In order to handle large amounts of optical fibre in cable manufacturing a computerised characterisation system was developed. With this system a low skilled operator can perform complete fibre characterisations with a cycle time of less than 5 minutes at a low cost level. This paper describes the integral design of the system with a strong emphasis on accuracy, reduction of measurement costs, flexibility and ease of operation in a normal cable manufacturing environment. The system is capable manufacturing environment. The system is capable of measuring attenuation, bandwidth and effective numerical aperture choice of 8 wavelengths, length and backscattering of a 12 fibre cable in two consecutive measurement cycles initial and cut back. Author

Descriptors:

• *Computer applications
• *Manufacturing
• *Fiber optics
• Cables
• Low costs
• Operators(Personnel)
• Systems engineering

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE