Applications of optical fiber assemblies in harsh environments: the journey past, present, and future

Melanie N. Ott; Frank LaRocca; William Joe Thomes; Robert Switzer; Richard Chuska; Shawn Macmurphy

doi:10.1117/12.797021

3 September 2008 Applications of optical fiber assemblies in harsh environments: the journey past, present, and future

Melanie N. Ott, Frank LaRocca, William Joe Thomes, Robert Switzer, Richard Chuska, Shawn Macmurphy

Proceedings Volume 7070, Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing IV; 707009 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.797021
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Over the past ten years, NASA has studied the effects of harsh environments on optical fiber assemblies for communication systems, lidar systems, and science missions. The culmination of this has resulted in recent technologies that are unique and tailored to meeting difficult requirements under challenging performance constraints. This presentation will focus on the past mission applications of optical fiber assemblies, including: qualification information, lessons learned, and new technological advances that will enable the road ahead.

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Melanie N. Ott, Frank LaRocca, William Joe Thomes, Robert Switzer, Richard Chuska, and Shawn Macmurphy "Applications of optical fiber assemblies in harsh environments: the journey past, present, and future", Proc. SPIE 7070, Optical Technologies for Arming, Safing, Fuzing, and Firing IV, 707009 (3 September 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.797021

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