Applications of fiber optics (telecommunications, data centers, networking, medical, military).

Storage and Handling of Fiber Optic Cables

• Importance of Proper Storage:
• Best Practices for Storage:
• Handling Fiber Optic Cables:
• Pre-Installation Preparation:

Installation Methods:

• Testing and Commissioning:
• Ensuring proper cable performance post-installation (optical power, loss measurements).
• Using optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) and fiber testers.

Routine Inspection and Testing:

• Scheduled inspections to detect physical damage or signal loss.
• Testing for attenuation, splice loss, and return loss.
• Using visual inspection tools (microscopes, video inspection scopes) to inspect fiber ends for cleanliness and damage.

Cleaning Fiber Optic Cables:

• Importance of keeping fiber optic connectors clean to prevent signal loss.