+ View the NASA Portal NEPP Website Search   Powered By Google Your Path: Home » Packaging » Packaging Experts   Packaging Publications Index   Packaging Publications By Area of Emphasis   Packaging Links Packaging Experts   Focused Packaging Issues Portals   Search         BACK to Publication List Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies for Space Flight Applications - Issues and Remedies File Name: cabass.pdf | Date Submitted: 10/25/01   File Size: 94KB Document Author Melanie Ott - Melanie.N.Ott@nasa.gov Goddard Space Flight Center Phone: 301 286-0127 | FAX: 301 286-9778 [Additional User Information] Download "Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies for Space Flight Applications - Issues and Remedies" (94KB) Now.   Description:   Abstract: The following is the first in a series of white papers which will be issued as a result of a task to define and qualify space grade fiber optic cable assemblies. Though to qualify and use a fiber optic cable in space requires treatment of the cable assembly as a system, it is very important to understand the design and behavior of its parts. These papers will address that need, providing information and "lessons learned" that are being collected in the process of procuring, testing and specifying the final assemblies. This installment covers information on optical fiber, coatings, cable components, design guidelines and limitations, radiation and reliability.   Related Project(s): EPAC (Electronic Packaging)   Related Area(s) of Emphasis: Photonic Systems and Devices     NEPP Program Manager: Michael J. Sampson Responsible NASA Official: Michael J. Sampson Webmaster: Carl M. Szabo, Jr.       Last Updated: January 10, 2002