Optical Fibers for the Distribution of Frequency and Timing References

George F. Lutes

Abstract: An optical fiber communications link was installed for the purpose of evaluating the applicability of optical fiber technology to the distribution of frequency and timing reference signals. 10 incorporates a 1.5km length of optical fiber cable containing two multi-mode optical fibers. The two fibers were welded together at one end of the cable to attain a path length of 3km. This paper reports preliminary measurements made on this link, including Allan Variance and power spectral density of phase noise.
Published in: Proceedings of the 12th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting
December 2 - 4, 1980
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
Pages: 663 - 680
Cite this article: Lutes, George F., "Optical Fibers for the Distribution of Frequency and Timing References," Proceedings of the 12th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting, Greenbelt, Maryland, December 1980, pp. 663-680.
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