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More Fiber Will Make Healthier Aerospace and Defense

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Specialized aerospace and defense requirements present challenges for fiber optics, making it more difficult to use technology originally developed for civilian and commercial applications. However, the industry is now responding and finding solutions.

HANK HOGAN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, [email protected]

In military and aerospace applications, improving size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) is critical. That’s why electronics are being replaced by fiber optics. Fiber is lighter than copper and is immune to electromagnetic interference, a significant plus. It can also provide high-bandwidth connections over long distances. Additionally, fiber can form the basis of sensors to measure strain, temperature, and biological or chemical compounds. It’s also possible to transmit power over fiber, simplifying the setup of mobile and temporary installations. Fiber is increasingly...Read full article

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    Published: January 2017
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    1. A localized fracture at the end of a cleaved optical fiber or on a glass surface. 2. An integrated circuit.
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