POTDR Measurements on Buried Optical Fibers

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Abstract:

In this report, a polarization-sensitive optical time domain reflectometer POTDR is described and results of POTDR measurements on buried optical fibers in a network testbed are presented. The polarization effects observed on different fibers in the testbed show that the birefringence may vary significantly in fibers of the same type and the same cable. Measurements taken over several hours indicate that polarization effects in buried optical fibers are quite stable.

Author(s):
Hill, Kent B. ; Villarruel, Carl A.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC ADVANCED CONCEPTS BRANCH
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA351903
Pagination:
0022

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/MR/5620--98-8195
Monitor Series:
DARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FIBER OPTICS, *REFLECTOMETERS, POLARIZATION, TEST BEDS, CABLES, BIREFRINGENCE, BURIED OBJECTS, TIME DOMAIN, TRANSMISSION LOSS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics
Keyword(s):
OTDR(OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER), BURIED OPTICAL FIBERS
Report Date:
1998 Aug 14
Creation Date:
1998 Sep 09