The FOA Reference Guide to Outside Plant Fiber Optics

Updated February 2014 This book is an guide to the design and installation of outside plant fiber optic cabling networks. It was written as a reference book for instructors and students in classes aimed at 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 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.

• | Author: Jim Hayes
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: June 30, 2010
• | Number of Pages: 280 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1450559670
• | ISBN-13: 9781450559676