Measurement of radiation-induced attenuation in optical fibers by  optical-time-domain reflectometry

Larry D. Looney; Peter B. Lyons

doi:10.1117/12.44918

1 September 1991 Measurement of radiation-induced attenuation in optical fibers by optical-time-domain reflectometry

Larry D. Looney, Peter B. Lyons

Proceedings Volume 1474, Optical Technology for Signal Processing Systems; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.44918
Event: Orlando '91, 1991, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Co⁶⁰ radiation-induced attenuation is measured by optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR) techniques and compared to conventional optical throughput measurements. Relative advantages and disadvantages of the OTDR technique are discussed.

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Larry D. Looney and Peter B. Lyons "Measurement of radiation-induced attenuation in optical fibers by optical-time-domain reflectometry", Proc. SPIE 1474, Optical Technology for Signal Processing Systems, (1 September 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.44918

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