FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION PROBLEMS A Case Study Of Africa Street Link (Khartoum)

Abstract

Today, the ability to transmit huge amounts of information along slender strands of high-purity glass optical fiber with the speed of light has revolutionized communications. The large signal-carrying capacity of optical fiber makes it possible to provide not only many more, but much more sophisticated signals than could even handled by a comparable amount of copper wire. No doubt the construction of fiber optic networks need deep concept for planning consideration and installation principles. So in this thesis is have focused on main important topics for both engineers and technicians taking contain case study for a fiber optic link in Africa Street. Identification of fiber optics cables and classification according to their application is the first issue with providing guide lines when purchasing Fiber Optic Cables, also design consideration including power budget calculation and technical specifications for the optical sour and detectors. The deeper concentration is an installation methods containing splicing and termination and standard methods that followed to build any networks. The case under study is taken to assess and compare with the optimal model. And widely discussing the effects of the underground utilities services such as water, electricity, petrol pipes and drain water. Test and measurement is a vital issue, that any engineer should understand and has the ability with skill to use measurement equipments with right analysis for the results.