Undersea Fiber Communication Systems, Third edition is an authoritative guide exploring the comprehensive aspects of optical communication systems over submarine cables. Covering topics such as design, technology, installation, and maintenance, it serves as an essential resource for students, experts, operators, and investors alike. This updated edition reflects the significant advancements made in the field over the past decade, ensuring it remains indispensable in the rapidly evolving domain of submarine optical communications. The third edition addresses key developments including the transverse role of open cables, the evolution of coherent transponders, and the impacts of space division multiplexing (SDM).
The book also explores advancements in wet plant equipment, environmental impacts of marine operations, contract management, and the progression of unrepeated systems to match repeated systems at network levels. This comprehensive update ensures the book's relevance and utility in a field marked by continuous innovation.
Part I Introduction
1. Presentation of submarine fiber communication
2. Historical overview of submarine communication systems
Part II Submarine System Design
3. Basics of digital optical communications
4. Optical amplification
5. Ultra-long haul submarine open cables
6. Directions for Future systems
7. Unrepeatered Transmission
8. New applications for submarine cables
9. Sensing and environmental applications in Submarine cables
Part III Submarine Equipment
10. Submarine network architectures, terminals, and management
11. Submarine system powering
12. Submarine fibers
13. Submerged plant equipment
14. Cable technology Part IV Planning, Operation and Maintenance
15. From system planning to deployment
16. Submarine cable upgrades and transponder technologies
17. Marine and maintenance from inception to end of life
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