High Speed (15 kts) Long-Length Fiber Optic Deployment System Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Topic No.: N05-075 Topic Title: High Speed (15 kts) Long-Length Fiber Optic Deployment System Proposal No.: N051-075-0747 Firm: Linden Photonics Inc. 270 Littleton Road, Unit #29 Westford, Massachusetts 01886 Contact: R. Mansfield Phone: (978) 392-7985 Abstract: We present a design proposal for a high strength, miniature optical fiber cable for high bandwidth, long distance (20km) two way communications between a submerged submarine and a floating tethered buoy. The cable has been designed for high speed (15kts) deployment using an expendable 3" buoy. Benefits: Developement of high strength optical fiber cable, capable of withstanding high temperatures and chemically hostile environments. Such a cable will find applications in guide munitions, industrial process control and possibly airframe cable harnesses. Return