Automatic Remote Monitoring Of Fiber Optic Trunk Systems

Jo Permien; Randall Higgins

doi:10.1117/12.963452

23 January 1990 Automatic Remote Monitoring Of Fiber Optic Trunk Systems

Jo Permien, Randall Higgins

Proceedings Volume 1180, Tests, Measurements, and Characterization of Electro-Optic Devices and Systems; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963452
Event: OE/FIBERS '89, 1989, Boston, United States

Abstract

In the past optical time domain reflectometers have been used on an as needed basis for fault location. High dollar capital investments have been sitting on the shelf waiting to be pulled in the case of an emergency. On the other hand, down time of a trunk system directly affects revenues of the operating company. Today OTDR's can be put to work in automated remote site fiber monitoring systems to significantly reduce the down time. This paper describes several approaches to automated monitoring on active and dark fibers. Most other conventional automated monitoring systems are sensitive to a c4ange in the environment (pressure, isolation, humidity, etc.).¹

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Jo Permien and Randall Higgins "Automatic Remote Monitoring Of Fiber Optic Trunk Systems", Proc. SPIE 1180, Tests, Measurements, and Characterization of Electro-Optic Devices and Systems, (23 January 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963452

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