Table of Contents
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
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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 |