Title :
Wet-mateable optics: very high performance, small form factor, harsh environment wet mateable optic connectors
Author :
Jenkins, David A.
Author_Institution :
Ocean Design Inc., Ormond Beach, FL, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Wet-mateable fiber-optic connector technology has evolved to a level where very high performance underwater optic connections are possible. A new series of connectors have been developed that offer optic performance on par with a splice, are very small.
Keywords :
oceanographic regions; optical cables; optical fibre couplers; submarine cables; fiber-optic connector; harsh environment wet mateable optic connectors; underwater optic connections; wet-mateable optics; Connectors; Marine technology; Oceans; Optical design;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2003. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-933957-30-0
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2003.178173