Title :
The dispersion-OTDR
Author :
Gripp, J. ; Mollenauer, L.F.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol., Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We have developed an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)-like instrument that measures dispersion as a function of distance along fiber spans of up to 50 km, quickly and with great accuracy. Its range is extended to at least 75 km with the use of Raman gain.
Keywords :
measurement errors; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre testing; optical time-domain reflectometry; telecommunication network management; OTDR-like instrument; Raman gain; dispersion-OTDR; fiber span distance; great accuracy; optical time domain reflectometer; Chromatic dispersion; Frequency measurement; Instruments; Length measurement; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber testing; Optimized production technology; Pulse amplifiers; Spatial resolution; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.768137
