Troubleshooting optical-fiber networks : understanding and using your optical time-domain reflectometer /

This book offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art information about time-domain fiber-optic testing. Readers will gain an understanding of how to troubleshoot optical-fiber networks using an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR), while learning the fundamental principles underlying the operation o...

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Main Author: Anderson, Duwayne R.
Other Authors: Johnson, Larry, Ph. D., Bell, Florian G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, [2004]
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary:This book offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art information about time-domain fiber-optic testing. Readers will gain an understanding of how to troubleshoot optical-fiber networks using an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR), while learning the fundamental principles underlying the operation of these powerful testing instruments. From basic fiber optics and fiber testing, to detailed event-analysis techniques, this book covers the entire spectrum of time-domain optical cable test theory and applications. * Only book available focusing solely on OTDR theory and practice * Covers the entire spectrum of time-domain optical cable test theory and applications * Designed to be accessible to both engineers and system technicians * Includes OTDR training CD.
Item Description:Revised edition of: Optical time-domain reflectometry. 1997.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:xvi, 437 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780120586615
0120586614