The FOA Reference Guide to Outside Plant Fiber Optics: And Fiber Optic Network Construction (FOA Reference Textbooks On Fiber Optics Book 3)
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The FOA Reference Guide to Outside Plant Fiber Optics: And Fiber Optic Network Construction (FOA Reference Textbooks On Fiber Optics Book 3)
This book is an guide to the design and installation of outside plant fiber optic cabling networks including OSP construction techniques. It was written as a reference book for instructors and students in classes aimed at Fiber Optic Association (FOA) CFOT and CFOS/O OSP specialist certification as well as a reference for anyone working in the field. This book offers expansive coverage on the construction techniques, components and processes of fiber optics as used in all outside plant applications and installation practices. Underground, buried, aerial and submarine/underwater installations are covered in detail as is specialized testing for extreme long distance networks. Fiber to the home is given special treatment in an appendix where these new generation networks are described in detail. Complete OSP curriculum materials are available from FOA.
The Fiber Optic Association (FOA) is the international professional society of fiber optics, chartered to promote professionalism in fiber optics through education, certification and standards. Jim Hayes is the President of the FOA. He has forty years experience in the industry as an entrepreneur, teacher and writer.