Technology Validation of Optical Fiber Cables for Space Flight Environments

posted 11/20/00

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Technology Validation of Optical Fiber Cables for Space Flight Environments 

Outline

Background

Optical Fiber Cable Definitions

PPT Slide

Thermal Testing of COTS cables

Thermal Optical Cable Testing Description and % Shrinkage Summary, 3m lengths, -55°C to +125°C, 20 min dwell, 

Thermal Cycling Test Results COTS and Space Flight Cables

Thermal Cycling Length Shrinkage and Optical Performance Summary, -55°C to +125°C, 72 cycles

Radiation Effects on Optical Fiber

TID Test Parameters

Optical Fiber TID Tested

Test Results

High Dose Rate Section of Testing, F1

Low Dose Rate Section of Testing, F1

High Dose Rate Section of Testing, F2

Low Dose Rate Section of Testing, F2

High Dose Rate Section of Testing, F3

Low Dose Rate Section of Testing, F3

High Dose Rate Data Extrapolated to 42 rads/min -125 degrees C

Summary of TID Testing

Conclusion

For a copy of this presentation and other related reports please see the photonics website located at the URL: http://misspiggy.gsfc.nasa.gov/tva/authored/fo_photonics.htm

Author: Melanie Ott, Patricia Friedberg

Home Page: http://misspiggy.gsfc.nasa.gov/tva