This paper will review the main types of
optical fibre and the various cabling
systems. Each option has advantages and
disadvantages and each will fill a
particular need. Fibres can be deployed on
routes ranging from wooden pole lines
carrying the lowest distribution voltages
to tower lines carrying the highest
transmission voltage and in underground
networks. The mechanical, electrical and
general engineering considerations which
influence the choice of systems vary
throughout the range. The many methods of
installing fibres on power lines will be
discussed in depth. The main meth.ods:
optical overhead line conductors~~ables
attached to the outside of conductors and
separately suppo1·ted optical cables all
have their merits. These, together with
results and experience gained from the
various trials c:.nd installations, will be
fully discussed. Problems associated with
installation, acceptance testing and
interfacing are addressed. Optical
conductor is more mature than the other
options and is therefore covered in more
detail. The plans of the UK Electricity
Boards for future installations will also
be discussed, with particular reference to
the 140 Mbit/s trunk routes of the CEGB.
The case for an all UK integrated network
using the existing HV line infrastructure
wi 11 be made.
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%1 bartlettdevelopment
%A Bartlett, A.D.
%A Carlton, G.
%A Carter, C.N.
%A Nield, B.
%D -
%K COMMUNICATION Optical
%T THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INDUSTRY
%X This paper will review the main types of
optical fibre and the various cabling
systems. Each option has advantages and
disadvantages and each will fill a
particular need. Fibres can be deployed on
routes ranging from wooden pole lines
carrying the lowest distribution voltages
to tower lines carrying the highest
transmission voltage and in underground
networks. The mechanical, electrical and
general engineering considerations which
influence the choice of systems vary
throughout the range. The many methods of
installing fibres on power lines will be
discussed in depth. The main meth.ods:
optical overhead line conductors~~ables
attached to the outside of conductors and
separately suppo1·ted optical cables all
have their merits. These, together with
results and experience gained from the
various trials c:.nd installations, will be
fully discussed. Problems associated with
installation, acceptance testing and
interfacing are addressed. Optical
conductor is more mature than the other
options and is therefore covered in more
detail. The plans of the UK Electricity
Boards for future installations will also
be discussed, with particular reference to
the 140 Mbit/s trunk routes of the CEGB.
The case for an all UK integrated network
using the existing HV line infrastructure
wi 11 be made.
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abstract = {This paper will review the main types of
optical fibre and the various cabling
systems. Each option has advantages and
disadvantages and each will fill a
particular need. Fibres can be deployed on
routes ranging from wooden pole lines
carrying the lowest distribution voltages
to tower lines carrying the highest
transmission voltage and in underground
networks. The mechanical, electrical and
general engineering considerations which
influence the choice of systems vary
throughout the range. The many methods of
installing fibres on power lines will be
discussed in depth. The main meth.ods:
optical overhead line conductors~~ables
attached to the outside of conductors and
separately suppo1·ted optical cables all
have their merits. These, together with
results and experience gained from the
various trials c:.nd installations, will be
fully discussed. Problems associated with
installation, acceptance testing and
interfacing are addressed. Optical
conductor is more mature than the other
options and is therefore covered in more
detail. The plans of the UK Electricity
Boards for future installations will also
be discussed, with particular reference to
the 140 Mbit/s trunk routes of the CEGB.
The case for an all UK integrated network
using the existing HV line infrastructure
wi 11 be made.},
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author = {Bartlett, A.D. and Carlton, G. and Carter, C.N. and Nield, B.},
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keywords = {COMMUNICATION Optical},
timestamp = {2023-12-21T14:30:51.000+0100},
title = {THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS IN THE
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