Attachment 1 Minimum Specifications.pdf

Fiber Optic Buoyant Cable Antenna Cable

The following requirements and tests represent the minimum tests and test lengths to be performed on the BCA cables to verify their performance in accordance with the cable specification NUWC-C-342/0145-601 Rev G. All requirements and tests are defined in the aforementioned specification.

Group A tests shall be performed on each 2000 foot section offered for delivery.

Group B tests shall be performed on one 500 foot sample length of cable from the lot.

Tests and Examinations

Requirement Test Group A (Every Length)

Group B (Sample Length from Lot) Materials 3.3 4.5.1 X Specific Gravity 3.4.1 4.5.2 X Cold Bend 3.4.2 4.5.3 X Crack Resistance 3.4.3 4.5.4 X Watertightness 3.4.5 4.5.5 X Dielectric/Insulation 3.5.2 4.5.18 X Jacket 3.5.6 4.5.6 X Diameter and Surface 3.5.6.1 4.5.7 X

4.5.17 X

Cable Strength/Elongation

3.6.1 4.5.8 X

Shear Strength 3.6.2 4.5.9 X Jacket Integrity 3.6.3 4.5.10 X Jacket Rupture 3.6.5 4.5.19 X DC Resistance 3.10.1 4.5.12 X Insulation Integrity 3.10.3 4.5.14 X Isolation 3.10.4 4.5.16 X Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance

3.11.1 4.5.16 X