The localization of exposed breaks in submarine cables

This paper gives a brief description of the methods used in localizing breaks in submarine cables, and an account of measurements made with the purpose of verifying the laws relating to breaks. From these, and similar measurements, certain conclusions are drawn which, when applied to break tests, should reduce errors in localization. As a result of a study by the author of the laws governing break tests, a new method is presented of computing the resistance to a break from measurements made in a known manner.