The continuous process of improving the performance and comfort of modern airplanes requires the use of lighter and more efficient materials. The replacement of copper wire with lighter and smaller glass fiber is possible in some areas of modern airplanes.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how light and optic fiber is measured
- List forms of electromagnetic radiation
- Identify the parts of a fiber optic system
- Define frequency
- Define wave length
- List the components of an optic fiber
- Understand how light behaves as it travels through different materials
The process of manufacturing optical fiber is critical to a properly functioning fiber optic system. Learning how optical fiber is manufactured is important in understanding how light is transmitted through the fiber.
Learning Objectives
- Define preform
- Understand how a preform is manufactured
- Define tensile strength
- List properties of an optical fiber that are tested
Fibers require the strength provided by the layers of a cable to withstand the forces of installation and nature. Identifying the types of fiber optic cables is important for anyone working with fiber optic systems.
Learning Objectives
- Define a single-mode fiber
- Define a multi-mode fiber
- Identify the layers of a fiber optic cable
- List types of fiber optic cables
The proper handling of a fiber optic cable is critical to the performance of the cable. Properly handling fiber optic cables is important for anyone working with fiber optic systems.
Learning Objectives
- Define FOD
- Calculate the minimum bend radius for a fiber optic cable
- Understand how to properly handle fiber optic cable
- Understand the importance of dust caps
The quality of a fiber optic cable and its installation are critical to the performance of the fiber optic system. Understanding the risks of working with fiber optic cables is important to ensure the personal safety of anyone working with fiber optics.
Learning Objectives
- List defects of a fiber optic cable
- List the tasks performed on fiber optic cables that require certification
- Understand your responsibility if you find a damaged cable
- Understand the risks of working with fiber optic cables