This evaluation was done to generate performance data for the "453" - M29504 system with respect to the operational requirements and application conditions of the XTE and TRMM programs. The affect of vibration on connector performance characteristics is a significant reliability concern. Another area of interest was characterization of the physical condition of the specially polished fiber ends, since XTE and TRMM were the first to use PC polished optical contacts.



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